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Afrikaans: Poeierkwas
English: Paintbrush
Shade loving, white brush-like flowers with large attractive leaves. Unusual groundcover if planted in large groups, or container plant. Drought resistant but responds well to additions of compost in the growing season.
Location: Knysna to KZN.
Afrikaans: Velskoenblaar
English: April Fool
Large strap shaped leaves, always preceded by striking umbel (paintbrush shaped) inflorescence, coral pink to scarlet in autumn requires very well drained situation in full sun or semi shade. Unusual groundcover if planted in large groups, or container plant. Drought resistant but responds well to additions of compost in the growing season.
Location: Stellenbosch, Peninsula to Riversdale.Klein Karoo, E. Cape. Protected species.
A wonderfully unusual plant with its rounded, flat growing leaves and paintbrush of white to pale pink flowers. Summer-growing and best planted in shade.Tolerates poor soil, but needs good drainage. Both foliage and flowers are highly ornamental.
Afrikaans: Notsung
Beautiful shrub with purple leaves in winter that contrast well with dark red tube flowers. Fast growing, drought resistant, but responds well to regular watering and feeding with slow release 3:1:5 organic or chemical fertilizer . Good pot subject as it flowers for most of the year. Prune to keep neat.
Location: Worcester , Tulbagh to Swellendam.