Hypocalymma robustum (Swan River Myrtle)

Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusHypocalymma
Speciesrobustum
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 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeOpen, erect and arching.
LandscapeOrnamental use.
PropagationSemi-mature cuttings and seed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of acidic or neutral. Prefers loam and sand. Drought and light frost tolerant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatFoot slopes, hills and plains.
Leaf DescriptionThe stem is very long. The leaves are linear-shaped and 30 mm long.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers clusters along stems.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are pink. The leaves are green.

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