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Syncolostemon latidens

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Kranskop Sage, Broad-tooth sagebush, Broad-toothed pink plume
Plant Type
Shrub
Syncolostemon latidens is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 1.5m tall. This specimen is ideal for a mixed border or mixed shrubbery. It is also beautifull when planted in masses in the garden.
Plant Description

Syncolostemon latidens is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 1.5m in height. The leaves are ovate and about 30-50x200-35mm. The mauve to dark pink  flowers are borne in profusion  between January and March, are scented and are borne on a dense raceme of about 200mm long. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects such as flies.

Syncolostemon latidens is ideal for a mixed border or mixed shrubbery. It is also beautiful when planted in masses in the garden.

 

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Kranskop-Langbeensalie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
1m
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Rocky outcrops, Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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