Podalyria sericea

Also Known As

Cape Satin Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-11

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Podalyria sericea plant details

Podalyria sericea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In winter lavender and pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podalyria sericea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in winter
Uses: fragrant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podalyria sericea

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super shiny, silky leaves are the deluxe feature of this rare shrub from the winter rainfall area of South Africa. With a naturally rounded form, it has an “eversilver” presence in the garden, eventually reaching over 3’ tall & wide. Flowers are smallish & mauve & appear for a few months in late winter & early spring, when any color is most welcome, are sweetly fragrant, & are followed by showy, inflated spring green seed pods. This Podalyria does best in loamy, acidic soil, & does not tolerate frost early on, so amend your soil well, & protect plants when they’re young! After the plants mature they are fairly tolerant of drought.