Bartlettina sordida – Also known as Purple Torch or Blue Mist Flower.
Stunning Purple Delight for Your Garden
Bring a splash of violet-blue colour to your garden with Bartlettina sordida, also known as the Velvet Flower. This almost evergreen shrub produces clusters of soft, trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring and summer, attracting butterflies and bees for a lively, vibrant display. Its lush, velvety green foliage provides a striking backdrop even when not in bloom.
Perfect for Borders, Mass Planting & Containers
This medium-sized shrub is ideal for garden borders. Its upright growth habit makes it perfect as part of a colourful mixed border.
Easy-Care & Hardy in South African Gardens
Bartlettina sordida thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for South African gardens. Occasional pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages more blooms.
Care Tips for South African Gardeners
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Light: Full sun to partial shade.
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Water: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
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Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh blooms.
Add Bartlettina sordida to your garden for a compact, colourful shrub that delights with purple flowers and attracts pollinators throughout the season.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.







