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Rhodocoma capensis

Cape Restio, Great Cape Restio
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Quick Overview
  • South African Restio
  • Fine feathery foliage on tall elegant canes
  • Tall rush-like clump
  • Moist acidic soil
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Rhodocoma capensis, Cape Restio is a tall, robust and very handsome restio that grows into a large arching clump with a thicket of green and brown bamboo-like canes below and fine feathery foliage above creating a dramatic plumose effect that stays evergreen year round. The tufts of foliage grow from succesive nodes up the stems giving it a prehistoric look not entirely dissimilar to a giant feathery Equisetum.

Like most Restios it is drought-tolerant but prefers a moist acidic soil and regular waterings throughout the growing season.


Additional Information

Order Poales
Family Restionaceae
Synonyms Restio rhodocoma, Rhodocoma equisetum
Geographical Origin South Africa: Western Cape, Eastern Cape
Cultivation Full sun. Drought tolerant but appreciates regular watering during the summer. Moist acidic soil
Eventual Height 2-3m
Eventual Spread 1.5m
Hardiness Down to about -7C. Mulch for root protection as well as moisture retention
Rhodocoma capensis
Cape Restio, Great Cape Restio
Size
ex 1.5L pots
Availability: Sold Out
£11.99
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