Barleria repens Nees

Small bush violet

A pest-free, evergreen shrub suitable for rocky gardens.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Barleria repens Nees
Common Name	Small bush violet
Also Known As	Kleinbosviooltjie
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Insects
Features
Flowering Season	Summer, Autumn
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Shrubs Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

Description

Small bush violets are fast-growing and can tolerate many conditions. It flourishes when watered regularly in Summer, but less water will be needed during Winter. It should be planted in full sun or semi-shaded areas.

This decorative shrub is commonly planted along informal borders and planted under trees to use as a type of groundcover. It is a pioneer plant suitable for indoor or container planting.

Tolerates temperatures ranging between -2°C to 36°C
Estimated height: 70cm
Estimated width: 1m
Drought resistant