Darwinia pinifolia

A low, spreading shrub with lovely red flowers in spring to summer. More prostrate forms are ground covering. Likes a sunny spot in well drained soil. Dislikes humidity. Can be grafted which may help the plant to be more long lived.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Darwinia
Scientific Name - Darwinia pinifolia
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 0.8
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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