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2189- Bauhinia tomentosa - seeds

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2189 2189- Bauhinia tomentosa - seeds

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Dry conditions White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Pale yellow flowers facing downward. Nice specimen tree for the small yard. The bell-shaped yellow flowers have a black marking in the throat. This vigorous shrub or small tree is suitable for a mixed border or rock garden.
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Per pack: 12 seeds

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$2.95

Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

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2032 Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Deciduous

Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Protect from cold winds.
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Bauhinia acuminata - seeds

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2787 Bauhinia acuminata - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Deciduous

Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia. Semi-deciduous large shrub or small tree with white butterfly-like flowers, ever-blooming (Flowering season: Spring through fall). Drought tolerant very tender to cold.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$3.95

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1310 Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree. The most beautiful of all orchid trees. The largest flowers, brightly colored. Winter bloomer. Very hard to find!
These trees start flowering in very small size, when only 2-3 ft tall!
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$44.95

Bauhinia divaricata - Butterfly Orchid Tree

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3719 Bauhinia divaricata - Butterfly Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Butterfly Orchid Tree - very hard to find Bauhinia. Collectible item!
A beautiful, small tree with curious pink and white flowers. Ideal for spaces where they can be observed and appreciated up close.
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Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

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2034 Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia - compact shrub with large red orchid-like flowers.
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$34.95

Bauhinia galpinii - seeds

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2878 Bauhinia galpinii - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Medium to large shrub with brick red flowers for a long period during the summer months but will also flower sporadically throughout the rest of the year. Cold hardy to light freeze.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$4.95

Bauhinia grandidieri - Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree

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1300 Bauhinia grandidieri - Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree

Can be used for bonsai Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Dry conditions Blue/lavender/purple flowers

Bauhinia grandidieri, Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree - a very rare exotic shrub, great for bonsai. Lavender to bluish small flowers and tiny leaves. The plant is very slow growing and naturally looks like a miniature tree. This is a collectible item, plants are very hard to find.
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Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

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6061 Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This rare plant is one of the most spectacular Orchid trees in cultivation. Flowers and extremely showy, look like scarlet butterflies with bright yellow stripes at the base of each petal. It grows into a small tree or bush. Plant in in full sun to get the most of its flowering season. Rare collectible species. Fast growing.
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Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume

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1368 Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Dry conditions Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Napoleon's Plume Orchid tree - rare variety with cream-and-red flowers. The most "orchid-like" looking and exotic Bauhinia flower. This species is more cold sensitive than other bauhinias, and doesn't like cold winds. Plant in wind-protected areas.
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Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha

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2973 Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Kalahari White Bauhinia, Koffiebeesklou. Bauhinia petersiana, a scrambling shrub or small tree with very crinkled white flowers. Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha has broader petals.
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$24.95

Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha - seeds

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2879 Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Kalahari White Bauhinia, Koffiebeesklou. Bauhinia petersiana, a scrambling shrub or small tree with very crinkled white flowers. Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha which has broader petals.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$3.95

Bauhinia purpurea - Purple Orchid tree

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1024 Bauhinia purpurea - Purple Orchid tree

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Dry conditions Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Purple Orchid tree, butterfly tree. Vigorous shade tree with wide canopy and showers of purple flowers from fall through winter/spring. Nice, fast growing shade tree.
Large trees may be topped for shipping.
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Bauhinia purpurea - seeds

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2116 Bauhinia purpurea - seeds

Orchid tree, butterfly tree. Very easy to germinate, germination rate around 100%. Great for beginners.
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Per pack: 12 large seeds

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$2.95

Bauhinia racemosa - seeds

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3371 Bauhinia racemosa - seeds

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bauhinia racemosa is a small tree with a short, unbranched somewhat crooked bole and a spreading crown. The tree is more or less deciduous, but the new leaves are sometimes produced before the old leaves fall. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of fibre.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$3.95

Bauhinia retusa - seeds

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5071 Bauhinia retusa - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers

Rare variety of orchid tree with a vining habit. Flowers are very delicate and pretty, lemon yellow to off-white with dark-red markings. A gem for any rare tropical plant collection.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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Bauhinia rufescens - seeds

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3589 Bauhinia rufescens - seeds

Aluka. Bushy and dense miniature tree with tiny less than 1" leaves and white flowers of unusual shape. The plant is great for bonsai growing.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree

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1025 Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree

Yellow Orchid Tree. Small size specimen tree with bushy crown and pretty drooping flowers - off white to light yellowm, sometimes with black centers. The flower may change color from pale yellow to purple while matures within a few days. Small bonsai-type leaves have distinctive "burning" smell when rubbed. Drought tolerant, prefers dry sites.
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Bauhinia variegata - seeds

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3075 Bauhinia variegata - seeds

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Orchid tree, Purple orchid tree. This cultivars has leaves with white variegations. The flowers are reminiscent of showy orchids, with five irregular, usually slightly overlapping petals in shades of magenta, lavender or purplish blue.
Soak seeds overnight. Cover with 1/2" well drained soil mix. Keep lightly moist, not wet, warm and in bright light.
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Per pack: 6 large seeds

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Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - seeds

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2117 Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - seeds

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White orchid tree, White Mountain Ebony. Very easy to germinate. Great for beginners. The most cold hardy orchid tree.
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Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - White orchid tree

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2035 Bauhinia variegata alba (candida) - White orchid tree

White orchid tree, White Mountain Ebony. Spectacular flowering tree. The most cold hardy of all bauhinias, cold hardy to at least 26F. Fast growing, good shade tree.
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Bauhinia variegata purple

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2728 Bauhinia variegata purple

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

The slightly fragrant flowers are reminiscent of showy orchids, with five irregular, usually slightly overlapping petals in shades of magenta, lavender or purplish blue. Great landscape shade tree.
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