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SPARRMANNIA africana
Commonly known as African hemp, Rumslind tree
Vigorous tall branching shrub with clusters of white flowers
£15.00 each
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Whitefly and red spider mite in greenhouse -
Place of origin
South Africa -
EvergreenBroad oval or rounded hairy, light-green leaves to 21cm (8in) long.
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
2-4m (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 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 -
Scented flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Mature Size3-6m (10-20ft)
2-4m (6-10ft)
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