Verticordia galeata


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusVerticordia
Speciesgaleata
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 m
Spread1 m
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect and rounded.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade in well-drained soil. Prefers red sand.
PestsRoot rot and fungal attack can be a problem.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSandstone gorges and sand plains.
Leaf DescriptionThin, pointed and cylinder-like leaves that are 10 - 30 mm long with a pointed end. Stalks are erect and 12 - 20 mm long.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are honey-scented and arranged in corymb-like grounds near the end of branches. Each flower is on a stalk with the petals erect and with long, spreading, finger-like projections.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green while the flowers are bright yellow.

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