Pimelea nivea ‘Bushman’s Bootlace’ Nursery
$4.00
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Slender shrub to 2.0 metres. Compact if pruned. Small round leaves, glossy green above, white below. White or pinkish rounded flower heads in spring.
Feature Codes: CE(P)X
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Slender branching shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
1m+ |
| Width (typical): |
0.5 – 1.2m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Specimen, native gardens, cut flowers |
| Soil type: |
Well drained soils |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Drought tolerant |
| Wind firmness: |
Moderately wind firm |
| Windbreak position |
N/A |
| Flowering time: |
Spring to early summer – white/pink flowers |
| Pruning: |
Tip prune |
| Features: |
Ornamental |
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Good for coastal gardens |
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Bark tears in long strips, used as thongs. |
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Butterfly and bee attracting |
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