Agonis flexuosa ‘Copper Wave’ – Willow Peppermint

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Agonis flexuosa 'Copper Wave'

A low, mounding small shrub, Copper Wave has beautiful copper red new growth on a hardy, very low maintenance plant. A good one for coastal planting as it withstands salt and winds. Grows to around half a metre tall and wide, and has a dense ground covering habit. Flowers in spring and summer with small white clusters of blooms. It is susceptible to myrtle rust in warm areas.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Copper Wave

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Agonis flexuosa

Common Name : Willow Peppermint

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects