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SPARRMANNIA
Commonly known as House lime, Indoor linden
An exotic with the ability to move its stamens when tickled! An aid to pollination.
Genus of 4 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees found in open woodland in tropical Africa, South Africa and Madagascar.
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Evergreen - shrubs or small trees
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based potting - full light -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - whitefly and red spider mite in greenhouse -
Place of origin - Africa, South Africa, Madagascar -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
Buy Varieties of SPARRMANNIA
SPARRMANNIA africana 'Flore Pleno' >
Commonly known as: African hemp, Rumslind tree.
Vigorous tall branching shrub with clusters of double white flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
