This is a very showy plant from Western Australia that performs well in both dry or moist conditions and its versatility in this regard is perhaps its most useful feature. It grows into a small shrub that is ideal as a feature plant in garden beds and can be used as a cut flower, which serves to prune the plant at the same time.
Beaufortia sparsa – Swamp Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Swamp Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Beaufortia sparsa
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2.5
Flower Colour - Red, Orange
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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