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Thryptomene saxicola 'Rosea'
Delightful small shrub with a graceful weeping growth habit, long slender stems and dense green tiny narrow leaves. Masses of dainty pink flowers in small sprays cover the branches mid-winter into spring. Excellent for floral work. Best in sun or semi-shade, in a sheltered site. Needs soil with good drainage. Hardy to cold.
Genus
Thryptomene
Species
saxicola
Cultivar
'Rosea'
Common name
Rock heath myrtle
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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