Overview

Berzelia albiflora is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Berzelia, part of the Bruniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Berzelia albiflora grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse and banks and slopes.

About

Berzelia albiflora is a shrub that belongs to the family Bruniaceae. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and is part of the fynbos.

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About the genus

Berzelia is a genus consisting of 12 species of upright, wiry-stemmed, evergreen shrubs from Cape Provinces in South Africa.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Berzelia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Berzelia albiflora size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Berzelia albiflora

Propagation

Sowing seeds in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with added bottom heat

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions