Family ACANTHACEAE
Genus Sclerochiton
Species kirkii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Sclerochiton kirkii

Sclerochiton kirkii is a hardy, upright, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy foliage.

It bears clusters of beautiful large sky-blue flowers which look like a hand in summer and autumn.

Plant in semi shade or shade in compost rich soil. A beautiful shrub for smaller gardens and difficult shady areas although they do require some sunlight for about 2 hours each day.

Size 1 to 2m

Zimbabwe

Biome:Forest

Natural Habitat Forest, moist  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Medium, Plant Type: Shrub - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade - Light, Position: Under deciduous trees, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Hedge, Garden Uses: Screen plant - small, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Blue and shades of purple, Garden type: Forest Garden,

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