Tetratheca thymifolia Tetthy Black Eyed Susan, Thyme Pink Bells
Tetratheca thymifolia Tetthy Black Eyed Susan, Thyme Pink Bells
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tetratheca thymifolia Black Eyed Susan, Thyme Pink Bells,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen native shrub with a rounded habit and masses of tiny mauve flowers from late Winter and during Spring. Great for rockeries and containers. Suitable for sheltered coastal gardens. Grows approx 40cm-60cm high and wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal 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:
Elaeocarpaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
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.