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Native grasses and friends. An exciting thing is happening in the world of Australian plants. Wild species that have tantalised gardeners in the past are now being improved to create a diverse palette of new varieties that offer all kinds of advantages. In particular, the necessity for water-wise, low maintenance gardens has inspired interest in plants that can be used as ground covers that will not only suppress weeds and erosion but also look fantastic.
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Plant description
This is a delightful small shrub that provides a brilliant spring display with its pendulous black-centred bell-shaped blooms. It forms a multi-stemmed plant that is surprisingly tough when grown in a well drained sunny or lightly shaded position in the garden. Give it a light trim and a feed after flowering. It makes an outstanding pot plant as well.
Further reading: Top ten native plants and
Best natives for pots and small gardens (articles written by native plant expert and horticulturalist Angus Stewart).
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: Purple or white with black centre
Flowering season: spring
Scent
no
Plant size
Maximum height: 1 metres
Minimum height: 0.5 metres
Maximum width: 0.75 metres
Minimum width: 0.5 metres
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Yes. Attracts: Insects.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.
Clay: well-drained.
Sand: dry, moist, well-drained.
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Miscellaneous information
Native to: Australia.
Planting season: autumn and spring.
Types of fertiliser: Low Phosphorus Australian plant fertiliser.
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