About
An evergreen perennial to about 60cm with small, toothed leaves and rather sprawling stems. Tight, terminal clusters of cream, tubular flowers with small, orange petal lobes are produced in summer.
About the genus
Glumicalyx are low-growing, aromatic evergreen perennial subshrubs with a height of up to 25cm. Upright stems produce clusters of white bell-shaped flowers, opening orange to red.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toS Africa, Lesotho
Care notes
CultivationNeeds a site in full sun that is free-draining but does not dry out,
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free