Berzelia intermedia
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An evergreen shrub with upright wiry green stems, small mid-green needle like leaves spiral around the stems. The red stems of the flowers are a striking contrast to the clusters of small white pompom blooms, which fade to a creamy pink as they age
Scientific classification
- Species
- Berzelia intermedia (Berzelia intermedia)
- Genus
- Berzelia
- Family
- Bruniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Berzelia intermedia
Distribution map
Temp Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Berzelia intermedia
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Berzelia intermedia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUnless seed is required, deadhead and prune lightly after flowering, to keep in shape
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seeds in spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with added bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrows well in moist but free draining soil, rich in organic matter, in full sun or semi-shade. They need to be kept almost dry over winter, container grown plants are easier to protect from the worst of the winter cold and wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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