About
A compact, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall from southern Africa with broadly elliptic, mid-green leaves and axillary clusters of large, tubular, white flowers with a bold, white and silver stellate (star-like) calyx in summer. A striking and unusual tender shrub for a warm, sheltered, sunny position or cool glasshouse.
About the genus
Tilia are deciduous trees with broadly ovate or heart-shaped leaves and pendulous clusters of fragrant yellow-green flowers, followed by conspicuous winged fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.