About
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree, with arching branches of willow-like foliage and large, terminal sprays of small, aromatic, tubular white, cream and gold flowers in late summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Freylinia are evergreen shrubs with leaves varying from long and narrow to short and rounded, and producing terminal sprays or clusters of tubular white, cream, yellow, red or purple flowers with five petal lobes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toTemp S Africa
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationIn mild areas grow in a sunny, sheltered position in moist, fertile soil; otherwise grow in an unheated greenhouse
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free