Serruria florida

blushing bride
Star-shaped ivory flowers blush pink above delicate wispy foliage. Exquisite mid to front layer planting for fynbos garden. Good drainage a must.
height 2–3ft
width 8–14in
tolerates Coast, Drought, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Blushing bride is from Mediterranean areas of South Africa, right along the southern cape, so they’re right at home in coastal California. Once established they are quite drought tolerant, but they will grow and look their best with deep watering every two or three weeks during summer.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs, No Phosphorus
origin SW South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 21–24

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Growing Notes

Interesting growth pattern, with a single main stem having branches that end in flowers (one to eight per branch). Winter through spring flowers are followed by woody seed pods.
As these plants grow on slopes in crumbled granite, well drained mineral soil is a must.

Special Interest

Excellent and rare cut flower.