Brazilian Plume Flower, Plume Flower, Plume Plant, Flamingo Plant, Paradise Plant, King's Crown. Under Osmanthus heterophyllus tree near patio area at Kellogg Mansion. Evergreen shrub 4 to 6 ft tall with equal spread. Stems 4 angled or grooved. Leaves are oblong to 10 inches, heavily veined.
Flowers are showy pink to crimson and borne in terminal panicles.
Individual flowers are tubular. Bloom period is mid-summer to fall. Plants prefer shady site, moist well drained soils rich in O.M. Plants are tender and will freeze back with frosts but will come back the next spring. If tops don't freeze back they should be heavily pruned to encourage new growth and better flowering the next year. Good flowering shrub for shady sites.