WACHENDORFIA thyrsiflora
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WACHENDORFIA thyrsiflora
Commonly known as Red root
A tall-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial from South Africa with arching leaves and panicles of star-shaped yellow flowers
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape) -
EvergreenArching, broadly linear, pleated, veined basal leaves to 1m (3ft) long.
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Yellow
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Star-shaped
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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 winterUnder glass grow in loam based compost (JI No. 2) with additional sharp sand and peat or leafmould
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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TuberousClump-forming tuberous perennial with furry red roots and tubers. Produces dense panicles of flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilReliably moist.
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Full sun
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