Sparrmannia africana (African Hemp, House Lime, Stock Rose)
Botanical Information
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Sparrmannia |
Species | africana |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 1 to 5 |
Temperature (°F) | 34 to 40 |
Height | 3 - 6 m |
Spread | 2 - 4 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Either a large evergreen shrub, or small evergreen tree. The large leaves grow from thick, green stems. Flowers appear in multiple colours in clusters between the thick foliage. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Container, specimen, or patio. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow under glass unless planted in a warm climate. Plant requires moist but well-draining soil in full sunlight. |
Pests | Glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Open woodlands. |