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

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.