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SPARRMANNIA
Commonly known as African hemp, Rumslind tree
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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EvergreenBroad oval or rounded hairy, light-green leaves to 21cm (8in) long.
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White -
Height3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread2-4m (6-10ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small upright tree with vigorous, many-branched, hairy stems. Umbels of up to 20 cup-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) across with long yellow and red-purple stamens.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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
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Additional FeaturesExotic plants
Pests & DiseasesWhitefly and red spider mite in greenhouse
Place of originSouth Africa -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritant(People & Pets)
Sparrmannia - Growing Guide
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3-6m (10-20ft)
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2-4m (6-10ft) |
Buy Varieties of SPARRMANNIA
SPARRMANNIA africana 'Flore Pleno'
African hemp, Rumslind tree
vigorous tall branching shrub with clusters of double white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
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
