Orphium fruitescens 1200x1200 1
Orphium fruitescens 1200x1200 1

Common names: sea rose (English). 
Botanical name: Orphium frutescens

Orphium frutescens, also known as the sea-rose, is a stunning evergreen perennial that produces large, glossy pink flowers with twisted yellow anthers in summer. These flowers are adapted to be pollinated by a specific bee that vibrates its wings at a certain frequency. The sea-rose is native to the sandy flats and marshes of the south western Cape coast, where it can tolerate wind, salt and brackish soil. It is also a wonderful garden plant that grows well in full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Uses & Benefits: ponds & ecopools, pot plant, wetlands

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Family: Gentianaceae
Type: shrub
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