| Other Name(s): |
AKA Pride of De Kaap; Nasturtium Bush; African Plume; Red Butterfly tree |
| Category: |
Shrub/Small tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Form: |
Branching habit allows it to be trained as a shrub, small tree, or informal trellis plant |
| Bloom Color: |
Vivid red |
| Fruit: |
After flowering, it produces a narrow, flattened, reddish-brown dehiscent seed pod |
| Foliage: |
Leaves are bilobed (resembling a camel’s foot), bright green, and arranged alternately, while its flowers feature five shell-shaped petals in hues ranging from red to orange-red, blooming primarily from spring through summer in clusters |
| Height: |
6 ft. - 10 ft. |
| Spread: |
Wider than tall |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate to fast growth rate |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Soil Type: |
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil |
| Native Range: |
Southern Africa |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |