About
An annual or short-lived perennial to 40cm tall, with finely toothed, sticky linear leaves. In summer it produces spikes of highly aromatic, red-backed, white flowers to 1.5cm across.
About the genus
Zaluzianskya is a genus of compact, semi-evergreen perennials. By day, the flowers remain tightly curled up but by evening, uncurl into scented star-shaped white flowers blooming from mid to late summer.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Native toS Africa
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but sharply drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSow seed in situ in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free