Rhodocoma capensis
Cape restio, Great cape restio
Rhodocoma Rhodocoma
R. capensis - R. capensis is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, reed-like, evergreen perennial with arching stems bearing whorled tiers of thin, linear, mid-green leaves and brown or pink flower spikelets in spring.
Rhodocoma capensis is: Evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Brown, Reddish pink in Spring
Mid-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
Remove dead outer stems in spring.
Sow seed at 10-15C in autumn or early spring. Germination rate is higher when seed is treated with smoke or a solution of smoke water.
Seed
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Rhodocoma capensis (Cape restio) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance
Grows best in neutral to acid soil, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. In cold areas, plant out after last frosts; lift and pot up in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. Do not allow to dry out. Avoid wet winter conditions. Top growth may die back in colder areas.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Rhodocoma capensis
Cape restio, Great cape restio
Rhodocoma Rhodocoma
R. capensis - R. capensis is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, reed-like, evergreen perennial with arching stems bearing whorled tiers of thin, linear, mid-green leaves and brown or pink flower spikelets in spring.
South Africa
Evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
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Brown, Reddish pink in Spring
Mid-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
Remove dead outer stems in spring.
Sow seed at 10-15C in autumn or early spring. Germination rate is higher when seed is treated with smoke or a solution of smoke water.
Seed
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Rhodocoma capensis (Cape restio) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance
Grows best in neutral to acid soil, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. In cold areas, plant out after last frosts; lift and pot up in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. Do not allow to dry out. Avoid wet winter conditions. Top growth may die back in colder areas.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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