This small shrub has woody branched stems that form a dense rounded spreading habit. It has glossy green elliptical leaves and the pink spreading tube-shaped flowers appear in an arching raceme from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Mackaya bella is naturally found in southern Africa growing along water courses in moist well drained fertile soils. It prefers a semi shaded protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Forest Bell Bush is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in shrub borders on the shaded side of buildings and under trees. It is also planted arounf water features for a tropical effect.It is moderately fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years giving an excellent flower display and in cold regions it is grown in a glass house or conservatory in tubs. ID 763

Mackaya(MAK-kay-uh) bella(BEL-luh)

Acanthaceae(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Acanthus Family