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SPARRMANNIA africana 'Flore Pleno'
Commonly known as African hemp, Rumslind tree
Vigorous tall branching shrub with clusters of double white flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly oval to rounded, hairy, light-green leaves to 21cm (8in) long.
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Height3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread2-4m (6½-13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small, upright tree. Umbels of up to 20 cup-shaped flowers.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun
SPARRMANNIA africana 'Flore Pleno'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesWhitefly and red spider mite under glass.
Place of originSouth Africa. -
Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Lobed
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritant(People & Pets)
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Sparrmannia - Growing Guide
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3-6m (10-20ft)
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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
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