Haemanthus hirsutus Selected

An extremely beautiful form, possibly the best, that occurs only on dolomite - this is very rarely recorded or seen. These are rescue plants from around the Klipspringer Diamond Mine.

The slightly 'angular' leaves are covered in fine, dense, incredibly long, silken hairs on both surfaces, but most notably on the top surface. These hairs can reach about 1cm long, (usually less) but impart a silky sheen and unique appearance to the grey-green leaves.

The flowers, borne with the leaves, are of a slightly yellowish white, sometimes with the faintest of subtle pink infusions, held in a tight cluster.