Citron du Cap

Citron du Cap is less about perfect symmetry and more about character, and she brings a lively, architectural note to the patch. Soft yellow, with split or fringed petal tips that add dramatic texture and movement.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Cyril Higgo
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: South Africa
• Form: Laciniated (LC)
• ADS Classification Number: 2502 (B / Medium, over 6 to 8 inches / Laciniated / Yellow)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 7 inches. The laciniated flowers are described as soft yellow, with split or fringed petal tips that add dramatic texture and movement.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.