Magenta Heterocentron elegans flower with red anthers and white stigmas

Heterocentron elegans

Native to Mexico and Guatemala, this groundcover the plant commonly known as Spanish Shawl thrives in subtropical climates. Received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Close-up of a vibrant magenta Heterocentron elegans flower with four velvety petals, protruding pink stamens, and a background of glossy green leaves

A bright magenta Heterocentron elegans blossom displaying four wide petals and curved pinkish stamens with white filaments, set against dense green foliage

Magenta Heterocentron elegans flower with red anthers and white stigmas

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