Lessertia frutescens (Cancer bush)

Lessertia frutescens

Cancer bush

A fast-growing versatile shrub with bright red to orange coloured flowers.

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Botanical Name
Lessertia frutescens
Common Name
Cancer bush
Also Known As
Cancer bush
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Tree Type
Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features
Flowering Season
Winter, Summer
Focal
No
Fragrant
No
Frost Tolerance
Sensitive
Fruiting Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Rate
Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size
Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun

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Bag Size
Price Range Incl. VAT
4L / 5L
NA
7L / 10L
R40-R400
20L
R300-R500
50L
R600-R800
100L / 200L
R900-R2000

Description

The Cancer bush is an attractive garden specimen that’s easy to grow and tolerates most soil types.  This stunning shrub can be used as an indoor plant or grown in containers.  It is also known to be pest-resistant.

It is a short-lived shrub that makes an ideal pioneer plant or feature tree in a garden landscape.  It is water-wise and will attract birds, bees and butterflies.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as 25°C
  • Estimated height: 3m
  • Estimated width: 
  • Planting distance: 1m
  • Drought-resistant

Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.

Water requirements: Doesn’t require much watering.

Fun facts:  The Cancer bush name originates from its reputation for its possible cure of cancer.

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