This lovely perennial plant is known for its unique and eye-catching blue flowers, produced mostly in Spring and appearing at times through Autumn. The unique charm of the flowers makes it a great feature in a container or garden, with each stem bearing masses of tiny blue flowers in a pincushion shape above a cluster of soft foliage. Great for borders and rockeries, it will grow in a range of conditions. Grows in full sun to partial shade and in most soil types if provided with good drainage. Grow from seed- smoke treatment to the seed will improve germination rates and time.
Brunonia australis – Blue Pincushion Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Clumping perennial
Common Name - Blue Pincushion
Scientific Name - Brunonia australis
Family - Goodeniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.1
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.1
Maximum Width - 0.2
Flower Colour - Blue
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant, Wildflower meadow
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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