Senna alata
- Product number: 647115
- Origin: Central and South America
- Latin: Senna alata
A breathtaking, sensationally fast-growing tropical shrub that is guaranteed to steal the show on your patio, in the greenhouse, or in the larger border. This sun worshipper produces lush, giant pinnate leaves in record time, but the real climax follows in late summer and autumn. Then upright, golden-yellow flower clusters appear, standing out above the foliage like spectacular, burning candelabras.
In the tropics, this is a respected medicinal plant, but in our climate, it is above all a truly theatrical eye-catcher. Give it the warmest, sunniest spot and enjoy unprecedented exotic opulence. Overwinter cool (at least 10°C) and almost dry, or simply sow new seeds every spring for annual cultivation!
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- Latin: Senna alata
- Dutch: Seven-leaf Ginger or Candelabra Bush
- Also known as: Synonym Cassia alata
- English: Candle Bush
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- Flower colour: Yellow
- Origin: Central and South America
- Average growth height: Greater than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Multi-year
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- Winter hardy: Not frost resistant
- Ease of cultivation: Average
- Latin: Senna alata
- Dutch: Seven-leaf Ginger or Candelabra Bush
- Also known as: Synonym Cassia alata
- English: Candle Bush
