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kapok bush

Eriocephalus africanus

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Eriocephalus
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

E. africanus is an aromatic, evergreen shrub, to 1m tall, with arching branches clothed with narrow, grey-green, slightly-succulent, leaves. Small, purple-eyed, white flowers are produced in winter, followed by fluffy, white seedheads

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs well-drained soil in a sunny position. In cold areas grow in a container and take under glass for winter protection

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown into gritty compost in spring, or take softwood cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerFlower BordersGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years