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Lessertia frutescens

by Johan Wentzel

Lessertia frutescens
Common Name
Cancer bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Lessertia frutescens, the cancer bush, is a great asset in the garden since in flowers in winter, providing splashes of red. Sunbirds love it. Even the inflated seedpods are attractive. Plant in a sandy/loamy soil and do not overwater. The plants are short-lived but they seed themselves in the garden.
Plant Description

Lessertia frutescens, the cancer bush, is a great asset in the garden since in flowers in winter, providing splashes of red. Sunbirds love it. Even the inflated seedpods are attractive.

Plant Lessertia frutescens in a sandy/loamy soil and do not overwater. The plants are short-lived but they seed themselves in the garden.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Gansies
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Karoo
Habitat
Scrubland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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