5 Seeds Orange Wild Rhea Debregeasia longifolia Ornamental Shrub
Orange Wild Rhea (Debregeasia longifolia) is a tropical to subtropical shrub grown for its ornamental foliage and distinctive small orange-red fruit clusters. It brings a lush, exotic look to gardens and containers, with a naturally full habit that makes it an interesting accent plant.
The shrub is primarily ornamental, valued for its textured leaves and the bright color its fruit clusters add to the landscape. It grows best in warm, sheltered positions and can be maintained in containers or planted in the ground where conditions suit it.
Species: Debregeasia longifolia
Type: Perennial shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Sow on the surface, lightly press in, keep warm and moist
Sowing: Indoors before last frost or outdoors in warm conditions
Spacing: 3-5 feet
Notes: Ornamental tropical shrub for gardens and containers