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Gomphostigma virgatum

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Evergreen shrub from southern Africa. The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is cream. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is July - Oktober.

Date taken : 01.05.2009

Family : Buddlejaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Savill Gardens (GB)

© picture 3 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Vogelpark Avifauna

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Vogelpark Avifauna

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : grey
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : mostly hardy