Musschia wollastonii (Madeira Giant Bellflower) Exclusive
Musschia wollastonii (Madeira Giant Bellflower) Exclusive
180 (350)cm, Madeira Giant Bellflower is a most impressive monocarpic member with a tall woody stem topped by a rosette of very large, up to 70cm long, pubescent, serrated, broadly lanceolate leaves, from which emerges the giant, lax pyramidal inflorescence of numerous brownish red, upwards facing flowers. A spectacular plant which is utmost rare in nature, growing on vertical, moist cliffs in few sites in the laurel forest in central Madeira. Prefers a humus rich soil, which should be kept always slightly moist, and a partially shaded spot in summer, sunnier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. IX-XII.More Details »