Mussaenda shrubs are found all over Barbados, most frequently in the salmon colour which, I believe, is easier to grow than the other varieties. It can also be found in white and a dark pink.
The large coloured areas that appear to be petals are actually the sepals and the tiny flower is in the center of these beautiful sepals, much like is seen in Bougainvillea.
Personally, I’ve never had any luck with growing these shrubs, but I do think they are quite lovely with the large soft covering of flowers against the darker green of the coarse leaves.
The flowers don’t last very long and aren’t suitable for a vase, but they do add a lovely splash of colour and a certain softness in any garden.
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