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    Clappertonia ficifolia

    Also Known As

    • Bolo Bolo
    • Clappertonia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-9'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Clappertonia ficifolia plant details

    Clappertonia ficifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clappertonia ficifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clappertonia ficifolia

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Bolo Bolo has 2-3" wide fuchsia flowers that are centered with a boss of yellow staminodes that sit above the vertical stems in small clusters. The Bolo Bolo may flower throughout the year under warm lush conditions. This African tropical naturally develops into a multi-stemmed shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit. The somewhat fig-like bronze tinged leaves and hairy stems add to its interest along with the unusual bristly seed pods. Easy to grow in full to mostly sunny wet to average moist soils.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Clappertonia ficifolia plant

    How to Grow Clappertonia ficifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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