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Synonym(s):
Sanchezia nobilis
This species has multicolored flowers with yellow petals, bright red
bracts and purple stems in summer. An erect, evergreen shrub, it has
glossy leaves with white or yellow veins.
Flowering colors: Red, Yellow
Cultivation: Species of Sanchezia do best in full sun in fertile,
well-drained soil. Young plants should be tip pruned to encourage a
branching habit. Propagate from cuttings in spring or summer. They
are prone to attack by scale insects.
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