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Perennials, Tropicals > Codiaeum > Codiaeum variegatum > Codiaeum variegatum 'Franklin Roosevelt'

Codiaeum variegatum

'Franklin Roosevelt'


Franklin Roosevelt Croton




Origin:  The species is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Codiaeum
Species
variegatum
Cultivar
'Franklin Roosevelt'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H3
Temperature (°C)
-1.1 - 4.5 °C
Temperature (°F)
30 - 40 °F
Height
1.2 - 1.8 m
Spread
90 - 120 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Used for dramatic hedges, bold focal points in gardens, or potted specimens around buildings.
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, well-drained, moist soil, and bright light, when planted indoors. Partial shade in a cooler climate when planted outdoors.
Shape
Upright.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Large, linear, thick, leathery leaves, 5 - 30 cm long. Leaves are green variegated with white, pink, orange, red, yellow, or purple with markings along the major veins.
Fruit Description
Small tripartite capsule about 1 cm in diameter containing three small seeds.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
From woody stem, semi-hardwood, and hardwood cuttings
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