Lobostemon belliformis
Also Known As
- Eight Day Healing Bush
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 4'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Lobostemon belliformis plant details
Lobostemon belliformis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobostemon belliformis
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, endangered, long-blooming, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobostemon belliformis
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Here’s your chance to grow something incredibly rare & fabulous! Described as spectacular in bloom, this critically endangered South African shrub from the Borage family creates a dense, bright green mound to 4’ x 4’ bearing attractive, shiny, long, oval shaped leaves. Beautiful many flowered clusters appear for 3 months in Spring, each holding long, flaring, tubular reddish pink flowers, displaying lime green throats. Lustworthy! Our own plant growing in our dry demonstration bed has yet to bloom, but internet photos have us drooling in anticipation! Well drained soil with annual side-dress of compost. Known only from 30 individual plants growing in one locality near Gouritz, S. Africa.
Gardening facts about Lobostemon belliformis plant
How to Grow Lobostemon belliformis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- birds
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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