Nymania capensis - Klapperbos (1-5)

Beschrijving:

Kuipplant. Winterharde, droogtebestendige struik uit Zuid-Afrika. Dofrode bloemen worden gevolgd door rozerode, papierachtige lampionnetjes.

Hoogte: 2,5 m.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: TShr

Winterhard in: zones 8-11 (0 C)

Zaai-instructies: kiemt in ca. 2 weken bij 18-23 C. Meng potgrond met zand.

Plant-instructies: niet te natte grond in volle zon.

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Description:

Also known as Chinese Lantern for its beautiful, rose-pink and papery seed pods that actually look like Chinese paper lantern, Nymania Capensis is an evergreen shrubby tree. It is native of hot and arid regions of Africa especially the deserts of Namibia. This small tree bears small but green, leathery and stiff leaves. The plant blooms in late summer and flowers continue to appear till early winter. Flowers are usually pink, red or dark-red. The real beauty of this small tree is for its attractive seed pods that hang all over the branches. They are inflated like small balls and have papery skin of pink-red color

Height: 2,5 m.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: TShr

Hardy in: zones 8-11 (0 C)

Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep. Cover with a layer of coarse, sieved sand. The soil medium in the flat sowing pan must be well-drained, sandy loam. Keep moist and well ventilated. Allow plenty of light. The seeds will germinate in one to two weeks

Planting instructions: Very welldrained soil in full sun.