Hibiscus cannabinus - Kenaf (10)

Beschrijving:

Hoge planten met fraai ingesneden blad en grote bloemen met een donker hart. In Afrika geteeld vanwege de vezel, die in stof en papier wordt verwerkt.

Hoogte: 150 cm.

Bloeit: jul-sep

Type: HHA

Winterhard in: zones 8-9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 7-14 dagen bij 20-25 Celsius

Plant-instructies: Rijke grond in volle zon.

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Description:

Annual fiber crop (stems resemble bamboo). It produces creamy white flowers and usually palmately compound leaves somewhat similar to marijuana (not related). Numerous uses are yet being found. In warmer regions it may be grown as a wind shelter or as a living fence. It has use as a forage crop, in roof matting, particle board, etc. if grown in the landscape, or as an indoor ornamental it would not go unnoticed.

Height: 150 cm.

Flowers: jul-sep

Type: HHA

Hardy in: zones 8-9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Germinates in 7-14 days at 20-25 Celsius

Planting instructions: Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in full sun