Daviesia latifolia ‘Hop Bitterpea’ Tas species
$4.50 – $16.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld. Tasmanian provenance.
Spreading (often arching) small shrub 1.2m -1.5m height. 1.5m -2.0m width. Evergreen. Growth rate fast. Use for garden beds, borders and shrubberies. any soils except very wet. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant. Very wind firm. Yellow and orange flowers in Spring. Tip prune if required to shape.
Features:Ornamental. Butterfly attracting. Brightly coloured. Leaves and flowers used as a purgative infusion in colonial times.
Feature Codes: BCEOP
Seeds per gram: 150
Description
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| Origin |
Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld |
| Form: |
Spreading (often arching) small shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
1.2 – 1.5m |
| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Fast |
| Uses: |
Garden beds, borders, shrubberies |
| Soil type: |
Any soils (except very wet) |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought tolerant |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Tip prune if required for shape |
| Features: |
Butterfly attracting |
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Yellow & red flowers give an orange effect |
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Leaves & flowers used as a purgative |
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infusion in colonial times. |
