Serruria Species, Blushing Bride, Curly Spiderhead, Pride of Franschhoek

Serruriaflorida

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Serruria (ser-ROO-ree-uh)
Species
florida (FLOR-id-uh)
Synonym
Protea florida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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