Dramatic Specimens

Ashanti Blood

Mussaenda erythrophylla

Origin: West Africa

A woody vine with extraordinary large, velvety deep-red bracts surrounding tiny yellow flowers. Blooms almost continuously. Native to West Africa but thrives across the continent — and is a common sight in Kigali gardens. Often mistaken for a poinsettia. Very common in Kigali gardens. Grows vigorously and blooms year-round. Can be trained as a large shrub or vine.