I think I saw Bauhinia galpinii at Walter Andersen's once. I'd suggest calling them to check, what they have changes frequently.

Did you ever find Lapageria rosea? If so, where did you find it?

I remember Bauhinia galpinii was available at Fullerton arboretum nursery, reasonably priced. Totally Badass plant!

Hi Gyrfalcon, Yes, I have found the Markhamia, but not the others. I am also looking for a Spathodea.

Thanks for the update. I see the red bouhinia on occasion and have four of various sizes. Will let you know if they show up locally. I can save you some seed from the next crop if you are interested in going that route.

Had to look up Spathodea after drawing a mental blank on the name. Ha!--I have one and it is a love it/not so much relationship. Husband thinks it is ugly. Dang thing curls up and whines at even a hint of chill. But last year it bloomed for 5 months straight and it was love again. This year, I am left still waiting. It is in a pot, so I'll try to remember to let you know if it is going to end up on the curb with a "free" sign. ;-)

Spathodea is actually offered at the Green Thumb in Lake Forest. They are in 5 gal. containers and lean kind of pricey IMO, but they always seem to have some in stock (for the past 3-4 years at least, although I haven't paid attention to them recently). I can check details and availability the next time I go, if you are interested. The yellow ones show up too, but much less frequently.

Cannot recall seeing the other plants off hand.

Laguna Hills Nursery in Santa Ana had Spathodea last I was there. 714-542-5600

My neighbor had one for many years. Beautiful tree, but keep in mind it does drop litter.

disclaimer: I don't work there or have any connection other than as a customer.

Where I live in La Mesa it has never gotten down to freezing, so I am good that way. I have a Thevetia thevetioides that hates it even in the 40s.