Dombeya burgessiae (100 seeds)

Dombeya burgessiae (100 seeds)

Family: Malvaceae

Common names: pink wild pear, pink dombeya, persdrolpeer.

The pink wild pear is a garden favourite used by many gardeners and landscapers for its profusion of pink to white flowers borne in dense clusters which occur from late summer to early winter. Due to its small dimensions this tree is ideally suited to the town house or small garden as it seldom exceeds 4m in height and has a spread of about the same. Some gardeners may even class it as a large shrub and it certainly can be used in that fashion especially in larger gardens or estates where it is very showy planted in small groups. The leaves of this tree are large, velvety, soft and lobed, reminiscent of grape leaves. This allows this plant to lend a tropical atmosphere to the garden and consequently is often used in the landscape near water features and forest type plantings. The pretty pink flowers persist on the plant when they are finished flowering to provide an attractive display of light russet brown flowers which may also be used in dry flower arrangements. The fruits are small, round, furry capsules.

Sowing instructions: The seed can be sown in a well-drained seedling mixture in spring. The seed germinates well and seedlings can be transplanted into individual containers during the same season.

Locality: Tzaneen. Harvest: February 2024