Gansies Kankerbos Orange flowers

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Gansies Kankerbos

Sutherlandia Frutescens

Orange flowers

Summer flowering shrub

This shrub is called a deciduous shrub. It will lose all its leaves in winter. Deciduous shrubs often turn different colours in autumn just before losing their leaves. A sure sign that winter is around the corner. It's hard to believe that

The shrub is considered hardy but this is a relative term and the degree of hardiness depends upon severity of climate. Seek specific advice if you live in a severe winter area

When fully grown this shrub will reach a height of about 3 feet and spread over an area of about 2 feet

Acidic soil or soil with pH less than 7.0 is preferred for this shrub to thrive best. Peat can be used to correct soils which are not acidic

If you want to prune this shrub confine your efforts to pinching the tips from the growth experienced

Grow the shrub for beautiful flowers