SPARRMANNIA africana
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SPARRMANNIA africana
Commonly known as African hemp, Rumslind tree
Vigorous tall branching shrub with clusters of white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Whitefly and red spider mite under glass. -
Place of origin
South Africa. -
EvergreenBroadly oval to rounded, hairy, light-green leaves to 21cm (8in) long.
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Greenhouse / 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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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Palmate
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Lobed
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
2-4m (6½-13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small, upright tree. Umbels of up to 20 cup-shaped flowers.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
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Mature Size3-6m (10-20ft)
2-4m (6½-13ft)
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