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Syncolostemon obermeyerae

by Johan Wentzel

Syncolostemon  obermeyerae
Plant Type
Shrub
The leaves of Syncolostemon obermeyeriae are strongly and pleasantly aromatic. The showy, tubular flowers are mauve pink, making this a very rewarding plant in the garden.
Plant Description

Syncolostemon obermeyerae, a herbaceous, evergreen shrub,1 to 1,5m tall, is covered with velvety hairs throughout. The  leaves are quite large and strongly and pleasantly aromatic. The showy 2 lipped lavender-pink flowers are held on stems topped with showy purple bracts and appear over a long period from mid spring through to autumn, making this a very rewarding plant in the garden. It is pollinated by bees and other insects

Syncolostemon obermeyerae is a rapid grower and in the garden this plant can be used as a shrubby border, or individually as a specimen plant. It can also be used as a low growing hedge.

Prune in winter, after flowering, to ensure a denser and more floriferous shrub.

It need to be well watered in the drier and hotter central regions. In the summer rainfall areas, it requires additional watering in the winter months. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil.

Afrikaanse Naam
Soutpansberg salie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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