Full Sun
Moderate care
Frequent watering
Tender
8a-11b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 2m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Honey Bell-Bush Overview
A small tree or bush with yellow bell flowers that attracts many insects and birds in winter. It is multi-stemmed and has long drooping branches (like a willow) with narrow elongated leaves. Seeds are small and brown. Naturally occurring along river banks and grows fast in moist conditions. It can be grown in both summer and winter rainfall regions. An attractive garden plant that attracts birds and insects in winter. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape.
Honey Bell-Bush Companion Plants
Restio sp. Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, Arum lily
How to harvest Honey Bell-Bush
Harvest seeds after flower in spring to early summer.
How to propagate Honey Bell-Bush
Seed
Sow seed in Autumn one and a half times deeper than the size of the seed. Germination time is about 3 weeks.
Cuttings
Make cuttings in warmer summer months.
Special features of Honey Bell-Bush
Attracts birds
Birds visit frequently because of abundance of insects attracted to the fragrant flowers.
Attracts useful insects
Fragrant flowers attracts butterflies, bees and other nectar-loving insects.
Wet sites
Thrive in wetlands and marshy areas.
Attracts butterflies
Attractive flowers
Wind break
Hedge plant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Honey Bell-Bush
An attractive garden plant that attracts birds and insects in winter.
