| Botanical name | Bauhinia galpinii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October November Produces masses of brick-red flowers from spring into summer. |
| Common name(s) | Pride-of-de-Kaap |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal for embankments and rock gardens and will do well against a north-facing wall in full sun. It is drought tolerant. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Planting: Prefers well-drained soil. Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of the topsoil with one third compost, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. |
| Other languages | Vlam-van-die-vlakte (A) Umvangatane (Z) Motshwiriri (NS) |
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride-of-de-Kaap)
- Botanical name: Bauhinia galpinii
- Common name(s): Pride-of-de-Kaap
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This spreading, long-flowering shrub is worth its place in any garden. It has a rampant, sprawling habit, and is relatively fast growing. Bauhinia galpinii is ideal for embankments. The leaves are two-lobed, and dark green when mature. Masses of brick-red flowers appear from spring into summer. It will not suffer lasting damage from light frost.
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Synonym: Bauhinia punctata
Botanical Pronunciation: bow-HIN-ee-a
Bauhinia galpinii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October November
Produces masses of brick-red flowers from spring into summer.
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