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Strophanthus speciosus

by Johan Wentzel

Strophanthus speciosus
Common Name
Common Poison Rope
Plant Type
Climber
Strophanthus speciosus has attractive shiny green leaves with a a mottled effect. It bears masses of gorgeous spidery, scented, creamy yellow and red flowers. Plant in semi-shade or shade in well drained soil.
Plant Description

Strophanthus speciosus has attractive shiny green leaves with a a mottled effect. It bears masses of gorgeous spidery, scented, creamy yellow and red flowers. Plant in semi-shade or shade in well drained soil.

Strophanthus speciosus can be left to grow as a scandent shrub or trained as a climber and is equally beautiful either way.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Gewone giftou
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Orange
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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Random Harvest Nursery: 082 553 0598

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