Add tropical elegance to your garden with White Yellow Pachystachys, known for its striking white and yellow bracts and lush green foliage. This eye-catching plant is perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers, bringing vibrant color and exotic beauty to any outdoor space. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Pachystachys flowers are ideal for gardeners looking for long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Pachystachys spp.
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Flower Colors: White and yellow
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Plant Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy with multiple blooms per stem
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Garden Use: Perfect for containers, borders, beds, and tropical-themed gardens
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Blooming Season: Late spring to fall
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 12 – 24 inches (30 – 60 cm)
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Spread: 10 – 18 inches (25 – 45 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
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Package Includes: High-quality Pachystachys seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost for best growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days under warm conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once plants are established.
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Care Tips: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Pinching young plants promotes bushier growth and more vibrant flowers.