Marmalade Bush. A tall slender-stemmed scrambling bush with finely wrinkled green leaves. Pretty yellow to orange-yellow flowers from late spring to late summer. May be contained with pruning. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m to 2.5m. Flowers May to August. Partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Streptosolen jamesonii
A tall slender-stemmed scrambling bush with finely wrinkled green leaves. Pretty yellow to orange-yellow flowers from late spring to late summer. May be contained with pruning.
Additional information
| Generic | Streptosolen |
|---|---|
| Species | jamesonii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Marmalade Bush |
| Flower Colour | yellow, orange |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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