Monsonia patersonii (golden)

Monsonia patersonii (golden) 

Family: Geraniaceae

Common names: Bushman’s candle, Candle Bush, Dwarf Bushcandle.

It is a spiny, erect to spreading-ascending, succulent shrub or shrublet up to 0.5 m tall. This is the golden form that occur in the desert of Southern Namibia. This species has wedge shaped leaves and the large flowers bloom in a variety of colors that can transform the landscape beautifully into a magnificent desert flower show. Colors range from dark pink to almost white.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in autumn in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024