This slender shrub has an upright open habit with purplish coloured branches covered in divided dark green leaves that are soft and needle-like. The cup-shaped flowers are surrounded with pinkish-white bracts and appear from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Serruria florida grows naturally found in South Africa growing in heathlands in well drained moderately fertile soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Blushing Bride is not common seen in the wild but is widely cultivated in gardens its long lasting flowers that may be cut. It is used in front borders and is suitable for small or cottage gardens. It is also planted in pots and tubs and has a moderate growth establishing in 2 to 4 years.ID 1175

Serissa (ser-ee-SA) florida(FLOR-ee-dah)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family