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Agathosma Ciliaris

Common names: Buchu ; Boegoe
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Rutaceae
Sub Shrub
Up to 50 cm
Evergreen
Indigenous


Full Sun
Average water
Well Drained Soil
Some Wind
Frost Tender


A dense, rounded shrublet to 450 mm.


gathosma ciliaris will thrive in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil, and is best planted amongst other fynbos species. The ideal time for planting is in the rainy season between autumn and winter. This allows plants to have a better chance of establishing themselves in the garden before they have to cope with the harsh, dry conditions in summer.


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    he leaves are fine with oval, hairy points.


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    The flowers are produced in terminal clusters, 0.7–2 cm diameter, with five white, pink, red or purple, petals. Each flower possesses 5 petals, sepals, stamens and staminodes. The flowering period is in winter and spring, from May to December.


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