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Grewia occidentalis 'Mauve star'
An attractive shrub with mid-green oval leaves. Delightful mauve pink water-lily like flowers with yellow centres, spring through into autumn. It prefers well drained, well composted soil in sun or partial shade. Will cope with light frost only. Possible to espalier on low walls.
Genus
Grewia
Species
occidentalis
Cultivar
'Mauve star'
Common name
Lavender star flower
Family name
Tiliaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Must be well drained / Prefers moist soil
Exposure
Avoid frosty sites / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Flowering shrub
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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