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
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Streptosolen |
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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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