Kleinia galpinii

Common Names

Taxonomy

Family ASTERACEAE
Genus Kleinia
Species galpinii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Kleinia galpinii

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Description

Kleinia galpinii is a hardy, attractive, evergreen succulent plant has flattened, grey-green leaves that arise from a fleshy stem.These grow from a tuberous rootstock.

The clusters of bright-orange or scarlet flowers are carried on a long, flowering stems from January to August.The flowers attract insects to the garden.

This long-flowering plant will brighten up a rockery or mixed flowerbed.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

Size: 30cm to 60cm

Wildlife

Uses

Landscaping:

Beautiful, hardy container plant
Bright and cheerful addition to a rock garden
Looks great cascading over rocks or sides of raised beds
Good roof garden plant

Distribution

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Attributes

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Frost Hardiness: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Full Sun, Position: Semi-shade, Soil: Well-drained, Edible: Non-Edible, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Habitat: Bushveld, Habitat: Rocky hillsides, Drought Hardiness: Drought Hardy

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