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Petalidium oblongifolium

by Johan Wentzel

Petalidium oblongifolium
Plant Type
Shrub
Petalidium oblongifolium is a beautiful small shrub that can be grown in full sun or semi-shade. It has very long flowering season starting in spring. The large blue flowers are very similar to Barleria. Trim back late in the season to retain the shape. A beautiful addition to any landscape.
Plant Description

Petalidium oblongifolium is a beautiful small shrub that can be grown in full sun or semi-shade. It has very long flowering season starting in spring. The large blue flowers are very similar to Barleria.

Trim Petalidium oblongifolium back late in the season to retain the shape. A beautiful addition to any landscape and it is very hardy as well.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Blou-tong klapper
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Petalidium oblongifolium

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