What is Bouvardia?

Bouvardia is a genus of plants that consists of about 30 species that come from America and are part of the Rubiaceae family . The plant can be found in the American states of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Other species can also be found in Canada and parts of Europe. This flowering shrub is also known as Bush, Trumpetellia and Hummingbird Flower.

Bouvardia shrub grows from 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91.4 cm) to height and has a 36 -inch (91.4 cm) range. It is considered a deciduous permanent shrub because it loses small, narrow leaves every winter. At the end of summer to the beginning of winter it produces fragrant flowers that can be reddish, red, pink or even white. These tubular flowers are a popular bee, butterflies and birds. Ideally, however, it should be planted in full for partial sun for maximum growth potential. It does well in the Apíská clay or clay soil, which is well drained and slightly acidic or neutral. Bouvardia is considered tolerant drought and is recommended for xeriScaping, a type of landscaping that does not need additional irrigation. In the US, Bouvardia is recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture of the USA for zones of resistance of 9A to 11, indicating minimal outdoor temperatures at which the plant can grow.

Although Bouvardia is used in the outdoor landscape for many years, it was first introduced in the US as a houseplant. bouvardia x domestica was first made in Canada, but this kind of flower was actually created in France at the end of the 17th century. It was named after Charles Bouvard, who was a superintendent of the royal gardens in Paris. This plant was practically forgotten from the 18th century to 1990, when the breeder in the Netherlands began to develop a dwarf versions. In 1997 it was made for use as a houseplant.

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