Darwinia citriodora Prostrata DarcitPr Groundcover Darwinia, Prostrate Lemon Scented Darwinia, Lemon Scented Myrtle
Darwinia citriodora Prostrata DarcitPr Groundcover Darwinia, Prostrate Lemon Scented Darwinia, Lemon Scented Myrtle
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Darwinia citriodora Prostrata Groundcover Darwinia, Prostrate Lemon Scented Darwinia, Lemon Scented Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Compact native shrub with aromatic lemon-scented blue-green foliage that turns a reddish colour in autumn. Unusual small tubular orange and red flowers appear from winter through to summer. Grows approx 60cm x 1m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.