Family: Sterculiaceae

There are five species in this genus of small, evergreen shrubs, all native to Western Australia. The foliage has a soft, downy cover­ing and the small, open, bell-shaped flowers are mostly mauve.

Species

G. ledifolia, to around 70 cm (28 in), has small, mauve flowers.

G. macrantha is sim­ilar to G. ledifolia but grows slightly taller. It is very showy in summer, with larger mauve flowers.

Cultivation

In frost-prone climates, grow in an intermediate greenhouse or conservatory in pots of well-drained, soil-based potting com­post. Ensure bright light. Outdoors they prefer a well-drained soil in an open, sunny spot. Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Climate

Zone 10.