Hermannia pinnata

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Common names: Orange Hermannia, Doll’s Rose (E); Kwasblaar Kruip Poprosie (A);

Native to: Southern Africa

Groundcover, Perennial

Hermannia pinnata

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.15m x 0.5m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

A fast-growing, mat-forming shrublet with creeping stems. The leaves are narrow, linear to 3-lobed and the stipules are also divided into 2 or 3 narrow leaf-like lobes making the leaves appear to be whorled. The flowers are pale orange nodding bells, honey-scented and produced in masses during spring to early summer.

LANDSCAPING USES

A decorative groundcover, covered in masses of honey-scented pale orange bells in early summer, and ideal for hanging baskets, retaining walls and rockeries.

GARDEN THEMES

Bushveld, Country, Rockery

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