A small evergreen shrub growing to around 1-2 metres high and wide. It has numerous dainty pink flowers for most of the year round. A good plant for that difficult perpetually moist shady site. Can be used for soil erosion control in moist areas.
Bauera rubioides ‘Double’ – River Rose
Family : Baueraceae
Cultivar Name: Double
Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub
Width : 3
Flowering Time : All year
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Growth Habit : Spreading
Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained, Needs regular watering
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Scientific Name: Bauera rubioides
Common Name : River rose
Height : 1.5
Flower Color : Pink
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Container growing, Cottage garden
Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects