I am a native upright shrub with oval, dark green leaves that produces a profusion of mauve-purple flowers year round.
Particularly hardy I cope with exposed locations and coastal conditions.
I am low maintenance and do not require pruning but I can be pruned to a formal shape if desired.
My flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.
I am suited to screening, hedges and wind breaks.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am well suited as a native hedging and screening plant
I produce a profusion of mauve-purple to white flowers in spring which last into early summer
I am tolerant of extremes of temperature and dry conditions
Features
I will thrive in full sun to semi shade
Height: 1.5m Width: 2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Suitable for coastal planting. I tolerate a range of soils but I prefer those that are well drained
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Mauve flowers
Deep Green foliage
Flowers Sep-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- As a hedge or screening plant
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Trim me regularly to maintain shape and feed me annually
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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