Description
Cliffortia ferruginea 🌿✨
(Sandy Bay Pypsteelbos)
Bring a touch of fynbos beauty to your garden with Cliffortia ferruginea, an attractive, hardy shrub native to the Cape Floristic Region. This compact, evergreen plant is loved for its fine, needle-like foliage and masses of tiny, fluffy white to pinkish flowers that cover the bush from spring to early summer. Naturally occurring along coastal slopes, Sandy Bay Pypsteelbos thrives in windy, sandy, and salty conditions, making it an ideal choice for coastal gardens and water-wise landscapes.
Growing Conditions 🌿
Light: Full sun for best growth and flowering
Soil: Sandy, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Low; once established, it’s highly drought-tolerant
Climate: Perfect for coastal and Mediterranean climates
Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
Frost: Sensitive to severe frost; protect young plants in cold regions
Maintenance: Minimal – prune lightly after flowering to keep shape and encourage fresh growth
Why You’ll Love It 💚
A fynbos gem perfect for indigenous gardens
Low-maintenance and water-wise
Ideal for coastal gardens – handles salt spray and wind with ease
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Combines beautifully with other fynbos species
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