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Thryptomene calycina.
Delightful compact shrub with arching branches and dense glossy green aromatic leaves. Masses of pink buds open to white, starry, scalloped flowers with a red eye throughout spring. Excellent for floral work. Best in sun or semi-shade, in a sheltered site. Needs soil with good drainage. Hardy to cold, but avoid heavy frost. Grows naturally on rocky mountain slopes in Victoria, Australia.
Genus
Thryptomene
Species
calycina.
Cultivar
Common name
Grampians 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
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
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