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Serruria 'Carmen'

Serruriaflorida x rosea

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Serruria florida x rosea by RosinaBloom

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Family

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Serruria (ser-ROO-ree-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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