Plant Profile
Bauhinia Galpinii
Common names: Pride of De Kaap
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Shrub
Up to 3 m
Deciduous
Indigenous
Full Sun
Average water
Enriched Soil
Wind Resistant
Some Frost
In its wild state this medium to large shrub behaves more as a climber, clambering through the trees and shrubs of the dense thicket vegetation in which it occurs, but with just a little pruning and training it can easily be trained into an attractive small tree or large garden shrub.
It can be found right across the moister bushveld areas of the country.
The pride of De Kaap is easy to cultivate and requires little attention once established. It is hardy to drought and moderate frost, but may need protection from frost in the first two or three years after planting.
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Certain butterfly larvae, that will eat the leaves and later pupate into beautifully coloured butterflies, favour this species.
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It produces its brick red flowers for a long period during the summer months from September to March but will also flower sporadically throughout the rest of the year.
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This species requires space, even if it is to be regularly pruned, and is not suitable for the small garden. It does however come into its own in large gardens and estates where it may also form a good barrier plant along fences and boundaries.
