Medinilla ‘Lalique’ (Medinilla alata 'Lalique')

A spectacular sight to behold, Medinilla ‘Lalique’ has clusters of lavender-blue flower bracts with translucent-white blooms. The burgundy calyxes and flower stems have a shape that’s reminiscent of a chandelier. Once flowering is complete, red berries appear and they mature to deep magenta. We’ve had ‘Lalique’ bloom in both winter and summer in our greenhouses. Grow this compact plant in well-drained soil and partial sun. Medinilla ‘Lalique’ is a native of Indonesia, however, some claim ‘Lalique’ is the former Medinilla crassata from the Philippines. Regardless of its origin, it is a stunning plant that will bring you much enjoyment.

Special Note: Medinilla plants naturally excrete small, round grains, or growth sugars, on the undersides of the leaves. While sometimes confused for insect eggs or a sign of disease, these sugar grains are actually a sign of normal, healthy growth, and are nothing to be worried about.