Natal Brides Bush
Pavetta natalensis
This very hardy, dense evergreen shrub is simply stunning when it flowers! A perfect screening plant, it is covered with pure white clusters of flowers in Spring and sometimes has a second less showy flowering in Autumn. It prefers semi shade and will flower in a shaded area.
Conditions
Botanical Name: Phaleria clerodendron
Common Name: Natal Brides Bush
Family: Rubiaceae
Plant Type: Tall Shrub
Height: 2-3 m
Width: 1-2 m
Growth Habit: Very dense upright and spreading
Leaf Description: Dark Green
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: Spring Autumn
Light Needs: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Free Draining. Low Water Requirement once established.
Soil Type: Most soils
Tolerances: Drought once established. Root competition. Poor soils. Low light
Uses: WOW Factor. Flower in shade. Screen
Understory. Feature Plant
Maintenance: Occasional Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Pests and Diseases: None of significance
To Note: Very rare in cultivation. Is a show stopper when in flower.
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0448974421
FIND US
Nursery is open Tues, Wed and Thurs 9 - 3.
All other times by appointment.