Just "discovered" the Bauhinias in the last few days (here somewhere).....after 60+ years of gardening.
Better late than never.
Ironically, it turns out I had one all along.....B. yunnanensis, the Chinese (of course!) Climbing Orchid Tree.
It has quietly climbed and over-grown another bushy tree, and is very beautiful in the morning sun.
But what caught my eye (somewhere here) was the B. blakeana, 'Hong Kong Orchid Tree'. I was fortunate
to find them in 5gal at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway, California, and purchased 2......one to bonsai for
the hummers on the deck, and one to let grow large for the main garden.
Would love to see your Bauhinia sp., and get any tips on growing and propagating.
