Lobostemon belliformis (Gouriqua Lobostemon)

Lobostemon belliformis, Gouriqua Lobostemon, Beaut Healthbush

Botanical name: Lobostemon belliformis

Common names: Gouriqua Lobostemon, Beaut Healthbush

Family: Boraginaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Lobostemon belliformis is a rare South African shrub that produces numerous pink flowers, ranging in color from red to crimson to vinous.

The blooms are highly attractive and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

The plant has ethnomedical applications, including treatments for fever, diarrhea, malaria, and eye conditions.

It thrives in warm, sunny locations with sandy, well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant and well-suited to rock gardens or sloped areas, it does not tolerate frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.



Lobostemon belliformis, Gouriqua Lobostemon, Beaut Healthbush
Lobostemon belliformis, Gouriqua Lobostemon, Beaut Healthbush. Lobostemon belliformis. Lobostemon belliformis (Beaut Healthbush) produces striking tubular red to pink flowers with blue stamens, adding bold color to dry gardens.
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Lobostemon belliformis
Lobostemon belliformis (Beaut Healthbush) produces striking tubular red to pink flowers with blue stamens, adding bold color to dry gardens.


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