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Thryptomene saxicola FC Payne ‘Thryptomene’ Nursery


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.

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.

Additional information

Size

75mm pot

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