Francoa ramosa
( fran - KOH - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationFrancoa Ramosa, or Maiden's Wreath, is a perennial flowering plant that needs partial shade and regular to moderate water. It is a genus native to Chile, and produces a rosette of foliage 1-2 feet tall and wide that spreads by rhizomes. 2-3 foot tall stems carry spikes of white flowers, sometimes marked or tinted pink. They make great cut flowers. Maiden's Wreath does well in zones 4-9 and 14-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Caring for Name
In a few years, one plant can grow enough to be ready for division. It needs rich, well-draining soil and does best with partial shade all day or full sun for about half of the day.
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 326, Francoa ramosa
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