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Rhigozum obovatum

by Johan Wentzel

Rhigozum obovatum
Common Name
Yellow pomegranate
Plant Type
Shrub
Rhigozum obovatum is a twiggy spiny shrub with small blue green leaves with brilliant golden trumpet-shaped flowers. Water well in winter.
Plant Description

Rhigozum obovatum is a twiggy, spiny shrub with small blue green leaves and brilliant golden trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers that appear in spring and before the leaves make this a very attractive shrub for a small garden.

Plant Rhigozum obovatum in very well drained soil in a sunny position. Although it can stand any amount of drought and neglect, it will only grow attractively if watered well.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Geelberggranaat
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Free State, Karroo, Northern Cape
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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