About
A small, compact, evergreen, heath-like shrub from South Africa with tiny, narrow, mid-green leaves and small, tubular, bright pink flowers in spring and summer. An ornamental Cape heath for a warm, sunny, frost-free, well-drained position.
About the genus
Peucedanum are predominantly herbaceous perennials, shrubs or rarely trees, with compound pinnate leaves and umbels of white, yellow or occasionally pink flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.