Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora

Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora

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Common Names

Purple Bells (english)

Taxonomy

Family ACANTHACEAE
Genus Dyschoriste
Species thunbergiiflora
SA Plant Number
Basionym Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora

Description

Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora is a fairly hardy, evergreen, much branched, upright, medium sized shrub with masses of spectacular, dark blue, trumpet-shaped flowers with a purple throat almost all summer and into autumn.

Its attractive foliage gives an impression of subtle variegation.

Grows in sun or semi-shade. A once yearly, light pruning will keep this shrub looking its best.

Makes a beautiful hedge.

Size 1 to 1.5m

Wildlife

Plants for Pollinators:

Flowers pollinated by carpenter bees and other pollinating insects

Uses

Landscaping:

Good hedge plant, providing a small screen. Can be clipped into a formal hedge or left as an informal shrubby hedge.

Excellent container plant for morning sun or semi-shaded patios and balcony gardens.

Distribution

East Africa and Mozambique

Natural Habitat:

Open bush and riverine grassland

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