Darwinia virescens – Murchison Darwinia

A prostrate shrub from the Geraldton area of Western Australia, with green, yellow and red flowers in spring and summer. Naturally grows on sandy soils. Needs good drainage and low humidity.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Ground cover
Common Name - Murchison Darwinia
Scientific Name - Darwinia virescens
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 0.8
Flower Colour - Yellow, Red, Green
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate
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, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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