Botanical name | Karomia sanguinea |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | February March April May June July This plant bears bright brick-red flowers from early autumn all the way through to winter. |
Common name(s) | Chinese hat plant, parasol flower |
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Wildlife attractions | This plant is notable for attracting many birds to the garden. |
Other languages | Sambreelblom (A) |
Karomia sanguinea (Chinese hat plant, parasol flower)
- Botanical name: Karomia sanguinea
- Common name(s): Chinese hat plant, parasol flower
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This handsome, hardy shrub bears bright brick-red flowers from early autumn all the way through to winter. It is notable for attracting many birds to the garden. The hybrid ‘Flava’ has lovely apricotyellow flowers.
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Synonym: Holmskioldia sanguinea
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Karomia sanguinea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April May June July This plant bears bright brick-red flowers from early autumn all the way through to winter.