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Combretum microphyllum

by Johan Wentzel

Combretum microphyllum
Common Name
Flame creeper
Plant Type
Climber
Combretum microphyllum is a vigorous climber or scrambling shrub that has glossy dark green leaves. It bears showy crimson-red brush-like flowers massed closely along the whole length of the branches in spring, usually before the spring leaves emerge.
Plant Description

Combretum microphyllum is a  vigorous climber or scrambling shrub that has glossy dark green leaves. It bears showy crimson-red brush-like flowers massed closely along the whole length of the branches in spring, usually before the spring leaves emerge.

Combretum microphyllum is an ideal plant for a fence or pergola or to tumble down steep banks.

Afrikaanse Naam
Vlam klimop
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Limpopo
Habitat
Bushveld, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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