Darwinia oldfieldii (Oldfield’s Darwinia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusDarwinia
Speciesoldfieldii
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20 - 50 cm
Spread20 - 50 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect and spreading.
LandscapeGround cover, feature plant, ornamental use and border planting.
PropagationSeed, softwood cutting, semi-hardwod cutting, hardwood cutting, grafting and layering.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil. Prefers sandy, loamy and sandy loam soils with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Light frost tolerant. Drought resistant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatRocky ledges and sand plains.
Colour DescriptionBluish-green foliage. Pinkish-red flowers.

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