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Thryptomene saxicola 'Rosea'


Thryptomene saxicola 'Rosea' Thryptomene saxicola 'Rosea'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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