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Tupistra aurantiaca (Mallet flower)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tupistra aurantiaca
Other names
Campylandra aurantiaca, Mallet flower, Rohdea aurantiaca
Genus
Tupistra Tupistra
Species
T. aurantiaca - T. aurantiaca is a tufted, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves and dense, leafy clusters of orange to yellow-orange flowers in spring. In cultivation, flowers are rarely followed by orange fruit.
Tupistra aurantiaca is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
Flower
Yellow-orange, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage as needed.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tupistra aurantiaca (Mallet flower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Conservatory, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. If grown in a container, protect from frost. Mulch in winter. In areas with very cold winters, overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Tupistra aurantiaca
Other names
Campylandra aurantiaca, Mallet flower, Rohdea aurantiaca
Genus
Tupistra Tupistra
Species
T. aurantiaca - T. aurantiaca is a tufted, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves and dense, leafy clusters of orange to yellow-orange flowers in spring. In cultivation, flowers are rarely followed by orange fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-orange, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage as needed.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tupistra aurantiaca (Mallet flower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Conservatory, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. If grown in a container, protect from frost. Mulch in winter. In areas with very cold winters, overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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