
capitulatus
Mimetes capitulatus
SPECIES: Yes
INDIGENOUS: Yes
FLOWER/FOLIAGE COLOUR: Orange
FLOWERING TIME: Sep - Oct
SPECIAL FEATURES: Attracts Birds / Feeds Honeybees
SIZE: 150cm (height) x 100cm (width)
HEIGHT RANGE: 1m - 1.5m
An unusual and beautiful species for low maintenance and low water use gardens. Also a good candidate for container growing.
Container Gardening
Light Frost tolerance once established
Sandy / Rocky Soil
Plant in well drained acidic soil. Water well to establish 1-2 years. Use a natural mulch low in phosphorus. Do not fertilize. Pick all flowers to maintain shape. In pots, water daily.