A small shrub native to Western Australia, it naturally grows on sandy soils, so needs good drainage and a drier climate to grow at its best. It has lovely starry pink or purple flowers with contrasting stamens in spring, and makes a good cut flower. Likes a sunny to lightly shaded spot, in built up beds to assist the drainage. Feed in spring with a good native fertiliser. Can be short lived in humid climates. Does well for pot culture. The foliage has a spicy fragrance when crushed. Tip prune to encourage a more dense habit.
Calytrix fraseri – Star Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Star Flower
Scientific Name - Calytrix fraseri
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.2
Maximum Width - 0.6
Flower Colour - Pink, Purple
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
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