Overview
Tabernaemontana africana is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Tabernaemontana, part of the Apocynaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tabernaemontana africana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting and flower borders and beds.
About
Tabernaemontana africana is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the genus Tabernaemontana, belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, prairie plantings, and flower borders, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by seed sown in pots in a cold frame, division, or root softwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tabernaemontana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Tabernaemontana africana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tabernaemontana africana
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tabernaemontana africana?
Tabernaemontana africana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tabernaemontana africana need?
Tabernaemontana africana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tabernaemontana africana hardy in the UK?
Tabernaemontana africana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Tabernaemontana africana?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer.
