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Thryptomene saxicola FC Payne ‘Thryptomene’ Nursery


$4.00

Compact small shrub. Drought tolerant. Moderately frost hardy. Good cut flower. Pink flowers in Winter. Full sun to part shade. Any dry soils, especially sands and gravels.

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Description

Form: Compact spreading small shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.5 – 0.8m
Width (typical): 1.5m
Growth rate: Fairly fast.
Uses: Shrubbery, garden, tubs & rockeries.
Soil type: Any dry soil, especially sands & gravels.
Position: Full sun to part shade.
Frost hardiness: Moderately frost hardy.
Drought tolerance: Very drought tolerant.
Flowering time: Winter (pink)
Pruning: Tip prune if required, usually not needed.
Features: Excellent coastal plant. Will tolerate salt
wind & spray. Thrives on neglect.
Very popular cut flower especially for
native bridal bouquets.
Very good low shrub to ground cover.
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