Serruria, Blushing Bride, Curly Spiderhead, Pride of Franschhoek
Serruriaflorida 'The Fairy'

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Serruria (ser-ROO-ree-uh)
Species: florida (FLOR-id-uh)
Cultivar: The Fairy

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting