5 Seeds Bauhinia acuminata White Orchid Tree Dwarf White Flowering Patio

This package contains 5 seeds of Bauhinia acuminata, commonly known as the White Orchid Tree or Dwarf White Bauhinia. This compact, deciduous shrub produces an abundance of fragrant, pure white, orchid-like blooms with prominent yellow stamens, creating a striking display from spring through autumn. Its attractive, bilobed leaves add a soft, tropical texture, making it a graceful choice for containers, small gardens, or as a specimen planting in warm climates.
Grow this charming plant as an ornamental feature near patios, entryways, or in mixed shrub borders, where its neat, rounded habit and prolonged flowering provide visual interest. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The fragrance and showy flowers make it a delightful addition to a sensory garden, and it can be trained into a small tree or kept as a bushy shrub with light pruning.
Species: Bauhinia acuminata
Variety: White Orchid Tree
Type: Ornamental Shrub
Plant_Habit: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Scarify seeds; soak in warm water 24 hours; sow 1/4 inch deep
Sowing: Start indoors in spring or sow directly in warm soil
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Fragrant flowers; attracts pollinators; drought tolerant once established