General Landscape Uses: Ornamental accent plant, container planting, mass planting, pollinator garden
Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought and climate resilience, pollinator support, seed dispersal and wildlife habitat
Description: Spectacular, bright orange and midnight-blue flowers resembling the face of a colorful crane surrounded by paddle-shaped, emerald-green leaves. They are sure to add that lush, tropical look in your garden.
Dimensions: height 5 Ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: South Africa
Native Habitats: Coastal thickets, grasslands, and rocky slopes
Soils: Well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types but prefers fertile, loamy soil
Nutritional Requirements: High
Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: High to Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Shade
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Characteristics: Bird-shaped
Flowering Season: Late autumn to early spring.
Fruit: Woody, capsule-like
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinated by Sunbirds in its native habitat.
Horticultural Notes: Grown from division and seeds.
Comments:
Laura DeFoliart –
So.. I love him!!! Name him Joaquin and he seems happy by his spot by the window. I need to stop ordering from you site. Lol. I have a few coming my way.
Debra –
This was a first purchase from your company and I was really impressed with the responsiveness and the quality of the plant. Well done!
John –
Looks great!