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Leschenaultia formosa 'Prostrate Red'
Compact dense ground hugging shrub. Forms a mat of dense stems covered with fine green foliage. Bright red flowers spring until Autumn. Protect from frost, needs a warm site with protection from the hottest midday sun. Best in soil that does not dry out. Good for pots or a well tended rockery.
Genus
Leschenaultia
Species
formosa
Cultivar
'Prostrate Red'
Common name
Leschenaultia
Family name
Goodeniaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
5 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Prostrate or creeping.
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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