About
A cultivar of Y. peacockii with attractively striped, cream-variegated (Variegata) leaves edged in cream or yellow, forming a large rosette on a developing trunk. A bold and dramatic architectural subject for a warm, sunny, well-drained border or desert-style garden.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa, Lesotho
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun in a moist yet sharply-drained humus-rich soil. Ideal for container planting
PruningCut back hard after flowering to maintain their bushy habit
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free