Overview

Knowltonia bracteata is a plant with a perennial shrub habit in the genus Knowltonia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with glossy green foliage. Knowltonia bracteata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental plant and hedge plant.

About

Knowltonia bracteata is a perennial shrub in the Ranunculaceae family, valued for its glossy green foliage. It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. This cultivar prefers sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade, ideally facing south, east, or west. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use as an ornamental or hedge plant. Best planted in a suitable position with watering during establishment, it can be propagated by seed or cuttings and is particularly attractive in spring and summer.

About the genus

Knowltonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. There are 25 species native to South Africa and Latin America. The juice from the stem of many of the species in the genus is a powerful vesicant.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Knowltonia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Knowltonia bracteata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Perennial shrub

Foliage

Glossy green

Suggested uses

Ornamental plant, Hedge plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Knowltonia bracteata

Propagation

Seed, Cuttings

Pest resistance

Not specified

Disease resistance

Not specified

Frequently asked questions