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Coimbatore, India
A showy, fast-growing flowering shrub or small tree that hangs heavy, ball-shaped clusters of fragrant pink flowers from long stalks, from winter into spring.
Rare exotic ornamental plantA rare, premium plant for collectors and special gardens.
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Suited to Indian climateCare notes written for Indian heat, monsoon and soil.
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Dombeya wallichii, the Pink Ball Tree or tropical hydrangea, is native to Madagascar. It is a fast-growing, broad-headed large shrub or small tree, usually 3–6 m tall in gardens, with large, soft, heart-shaped, toothed leaves. In its flowering season it hangs dense, ball-shaped clusters of pink flowers like pompoms from long stalks, and a mature plant can carry dozens at once. The flowers are sweetly fragrant and attract bees, butterflies and birds.
In India it is grown in gardens from the plains to the hills, and flowers in winter and spring when many other plants are quiet. It likes full sun, regular water and warmth, and it is tender to frost. Pruning after flowering keeps it compact and encourages a good display the next season, and it can also be grown in a large pot. The drooping pink balls make it a striking specimen beside a gate, a veranda or in a garden border.
| Botanical name | Dombeya wallichii |
| Common names | Pink Ball Tree, tropical hydrangea, pink ball |
| Family | Malvaceae (mallow family) |
| Native to | Madagascar |
| Plant type | Fast-growing large shrub or small tree |
| Mature height | Typically 3–6 m; can be kept smaller by pruning |
| Flowering in India | Winter to spring, roughly December/January to April; later in cool hill climates |
| Flower | Hanging, ball-shaped clusters of fragrant pink flowers on long stalks |
| Light | Full sun for best flowering |
| Water | Regular; keep moist while young |
| Climate | Warm; tender to frost |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Written for India's heat, monsoon and soil. These are general guidelines; adjust to your city, soil and season, and message us if you want advice for your location.
Plant it in full sun for the best flowering. It tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot places, but flowers less in deep shade.
Water regularly, especially while young, and keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Established plants are fairly forgiving.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with compost, in the ground or in a large pot with drainage holes.
Feed every 4–6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, and add compost each year.
Prune after the flowers finish to shape the plant and keep it compact, and remove dead or crossing branches. Avoid pruning just before the flowering season.
The large leaves can tear in strong wind, so pick a sheltered spot. Protect young plants from frost where winters are cold.
In India the Pink Ball Tree usually flowers in winter and spring, roughly December or January to April, and a little later in cooler hill climates. The hanging pink balls open over several weeks and are fragrant. Plants need full sun and a hard enough trim after flowering to keep the head compact; pruning just before the season can remove the buds. Young plants may need a year or two to flower well.
Dombeya Pink Ball · view 1
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Dombeya Pink Ball · view 3In winter and spring, roughly December or January to April, and a little later in cooler hill climates.
Its flowers hang in dense, round clusters like pink pompoms or balls, on long stalks.
The pink flower balls hang down, or droop, from long stalks, which is the feature that makes the plant striking.
Typically 3–6 m tall as a large shrub or small tree. Pruning after flowering keeps it more compact.
Yes. Use a large pot with drainage holes and prune after flowering to control its size.
Full sun gives the best flowering, although it tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot places.
Yes. They are sweetly fragrant and attract bees, butterflies and birds.
The Dombeya Drooping Pink (Dombeya wallichii) is priced at Rs 3,500 per live plant at Exotic Organic Farm. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm current availability and plant size.
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