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Bauhinia galpinii

by Johan Wentzel

Bauhinia galpinii
Common Name
Pride-of-the-Kaap
Plant Type
Climber
Bauhinia galpinii is a rambling shrub or climber with beautiful terracotta colour flowers from summer to late autumn. It has attractive bi-lobed leaves that look like butterfly wings. It does well on a slope or cascading over a wall. Protect from severe frost.
Plant Description

One would think this shrub originates from the Cape due to its common name but in fact, Bauhinia galpinii got its common name from De Kaap Valley near Barberton, Mpumalanga where it is  widespread. This plant species can also be found growing naturally in the moist bushveld areas of the country.

Bauhinia galpinii, a scrambler, is semi-deciduous and grows to a height of 3 - 5m. The leaves are bi-lobed and dark green when mature. Bauhinia galpinii is often multi-stemmed and the bark varies in colour from light grey-brown to darker grey-brown and has a smooth powdery texture. This tree bears masses of brick red flowers from spring to summer, attracting pollinators including birds. Bauhinia galpinii’s shrubby growth habit makes it a popular nesting site for small birds.

Bauhinia galpinii can be grown as a climber to cover pergolas and other structures in the garden thus creating. It can be pruned and trained into a small tree or large garden shrub. Pride of De Kaap can also form a good barrier when planted along fences and boundaries. Although it can be pruned or trained, Bauhinia. galpinii requires a big space for growth hence it is not suitable for small gardens.

Bauhinia galpinii does well on a slope or cascading over a wall in either sun or semi-shade and thrives in poor soils. Very showy when in flower. This plant species is  drought  resistant and can handle moderate frost, but may need protection from frost in the first two or three years after planting.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Vlam-van-die-vlakte
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Bushveld, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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