A stunning and very unusual flowering houseplant or a summer patio plant, the ‘Rose of the Desert’ produces the most beautiful giant waxy flowers in two-tone shades of red pink, all summer long!
It’s a very unique plant in that its huge, bulbous, succulent stem keeps the plant fed and watered in very dry climates and as a result, needs little care or maintenance. In winter give a little protection indoors from temperatures below 10C.
Also known as the Dwarf bottle tree, Adenium is perfectly at home on a sunny windowsill - think dry, arid conditions and you'll be rewarded with the gorgeous flowers of this easy-to-grow plant.
Hailing from South Africa, it’ll add an exotic touch to your home or sunny patio where it’s striking, bright pink flowers will add a splash of colour to your floral displays!
Although technically not a rose, Adenium produces equally gorgeous blooms in shades of scarlet, which make this plant an interesting and beautiful houseplant for even the most inexperienced of gardeners.
An absolutely fool-proof plant, just remember for best results, keep it in the house as it is tender and keep it in bright light to prevent the stems elongating.
Supplied as an established plant 20-25cm tall in a 14cm pot.
Supplied as a 20-25cm tall plant in 14cm pot, in bud & flower.
Harmful if eaten
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