Thryptomene saxicola ‘Supernova’ – Heath Myrtle

Thryptomene saxicola heath myrtle 'Supernova'

Thryptomene saxicola 'Supernova'
Thryptomene saxicola 'Supernova'
Thryptomene saxicola 'Supernova'

A small spreading shrub with horizontal branching habit, tiny aromatic leaves with white flowers. Main flowering is in spring, with spot flowering at other times through the year. Thryptomene is a great cut flower. It is a tough, drought tolerant plant, and is good for a low maintenance garden. Likes a well drained soil and sunny to lightly shaded position. Fertilise in spring and autumn. Frost tolerant once established.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Supernova

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Thryptomene saxicola

Common Name : Thryptomene

Height : 0.8

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Thryptomene saxicola ‘Supernova’ – Heath Myrtle