Lasiopetalum macrophyllum ‘ Shrubby Velvetbush’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW. Tasmanian provenance.
Bushy shrub 1.0-2.0m height. Width 1.0-2.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate moderate to fast. Use for shrubberies, small screens. Most well drained soils but best on sand. Full sun to part shade. Will take light frosts. Drought proof. Extremely wind firm. Flowers in Spring. Pruning only to control size. Will respond to very severe pruning.
Features: Soft velvety leaves with rusty undersides. Will grow inland or on the coast. Will tolerate salt wind and soils.
Description
| Origin |
Tas, Vic, NSW, |
| Form: |
Bushy shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
1 – 2m |
| Width (typical): |
1 – 2m |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate to fast |
| Uses: |
Shrubberies, small screens |
| Soil type: |
Most well drained soils but best on sand. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Will take light frosts |
| Drought tolerance: |
Drought proof |
| Wind firmness: |
Extremely wind firm |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Only required to control size. Will respond |
|
to very severe pruning. |
| Features: |
Soft velvety leaves with rusty undersides |
|
Will grow inland or on the coast |
|
Will tolerate salt wind & soils |
