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Gomphocarpus fruticosus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Gomphocarpus fruticosus Narrow Leaved Cotton Bush,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:

Evergreen narrow-leaved shrub with white flowers during Summer. Tough and quick growing. Grows approx. 1-2m tall x 1m wide. Florists often use the unique autumn fruits which are inflated, pale green to light brown in colour, soft bristle covered and have been likened to looking like a swan.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

Asclepiadaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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