African Hemp. An upright tree or large shrub with light green leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 3m to 6m. Max Spread 2m to 4m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sparrmannia africana
An upright tree or large shrub with light green leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sparrmannia |
|---|---|
| Species | africana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | African Hemp |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m, 6m |
| Family | Tiliaceae |
| Spread | 2m, 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
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