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. |
Photographs
Sparrmannia africana, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Sparrmannia africana, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.