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Annual Biennial

Zaluzianskya capensis

night phlox

An annual or short-lived perennial to 40cm tall, with finely toothed, sticky linear leaves. In summer it produces spikes of highly fragrant, red-backed, white flowers to 1.5cm across

Synonyms
Zaluzianskya dentata
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Zaluzianskya is a genus of compact, semi-evergreen perennials. By day, the flowers remain tightly curled up but by evening, uncurl into scented star-shaped white flowers blooming from mid to late summer.

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but sharply drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Sow seed in situ in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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