Attractive small bush with evergreen stems, green color and reed-like stems. Height 50cm. Dark brown flowers in summer. For rockeries, stony areas, pots. Perfect for coastal gardens.
Tolerant to summer heat and sea breeze. Full sun exposure. Sheltered. Water in summer and keep dry in winter.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Gravel Garden

| Flowering period | July, August, September, Summer |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Common name | CHONDROPETALUM TECTORUM - Restio, Small Cape Rush |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Planting period | April, May, June, Spring |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand, Light, Stony, Heavy |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Watering | Moderate |
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