Mazhar Botanic Garden

Freylinia tropica S. Moore

Waterberg bells bush- Nyanga hedge plant

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001257
Common name: Waterberg bells bush- Nyanga hedge plant
English name: Honey-bells bush
Native: South Africa
Country: Mozambique South Africa Tanzania Zimbabwe
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub growing 1-4 m tall leaves leathery, oblanceolate to narrowly obovate flowers few-flowered axillary cluster, white, mauve or lilac fruit capsule, ovoid-ellipsoid 

Ornamental shrub. Landscaping. attracting pollinators. Hedges. Useful in gardening to fill in areas or as a hardy plant to support new, developing gardens.

Texture: Lime rich soils Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds - Cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9, 10 : 11
pH range: 5.5-7.0

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