Streptosolen

Streptosolen - New Zealand’s Best Marmalade Bush Plants

Adding interesting plants to your garden or indoor space delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact
• They purify the air
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the right Streptosolen for your space and we’ll help you chose the right plant to thrive in your climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy a Streptosolen plant, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Streptosolen

1. How do you take care of a marmalade bush?

Marmalade bush, also known as fire bush, orange browallia, or Streptosolen jamesonii, is a vibrant flowering shrub that adds a splash of colour to gardens and patios. Caring for a marmalade bush is relatively simple, but it does require some attention to ensure it thrives and produces those stunning blooms.

1. Sunlight: Marmalade bush prefers full sun to partial shade. Choose a planting location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
2. Soil: Marmalade bush thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to root rot.
3. Watering: Water the marmalade bush regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can cause the plant to wilt and lose its leaves.
4. Fertilizing: During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize the marmalade bush every 4-6 weeks using a balanced fertilizer. Avoid overfertilizing, as this can harm the plant.
5. Pruning: Prune the marmalade bush after flowering to promote dense growth habit and flowering next season, and to shape the shrub. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches.
6. Pests and Diseases: Marmalade bush is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, occasionally it may be affected by mealybugs, spider mites, or scale insects.
7. Winter Protection: In colder climates, protect the marmalade bush from heavy frost using a frost blanket.