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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 dentataBuy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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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