Lessertia frutescens
BALLOON PEA, CANCER BUSH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, formal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Lessertia frutescens
BALLOON PEA, CANCER BUSH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, formal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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