Marmalade Bush. A striking flowering shrub with bright yellow orange flowers produced over a long period. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Streptosolen jamesonii
A striking flowering shrub with bright yellow orange flowers produced over a long period
Additional information
| Generic | Streptosolen |
|---|---|
| Species | jamesonii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Marmalade Bush |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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