A very unusual plant. The flowers are semi tubular, pendant and almost black. The long pale olive bracts contrast with both the dark flowers and the rich green stem holding the inflorescence. The fragrance of the flowers is said to be a rich black current aroma, fruity and eucalyptus all mixed into one. Intoxicating and elegant are apt descriptions for the flowers. It likes full sun for at least half a day and may tolerate part shade. Although, it is quite drought tolerant, regular watering in summer produces a better plant. Well drained soils are essential.
This dramatic looking plant works well in a white themed garden, but looking equally at home in a gravel garden with other colourful perennials and small shrubs. Best planted in the middle of the bed or at the back of a narrow bed to allow the branches enough room to arch. In sunny areas it will grow upright, sending up masses of strong white woolly stems. Hardy for summer heat, quite drought and frost-tolerant.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.