A Western Australian shrub, notable for the showy hanging red to orange flowers from autumn to spring. The blooms make great cut flowers. The leaves are also attractive, dark green above and furry grey underneath.
Needs good drainage and a sunny to partly shaded position. Light pruning after flowering is beneficial. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring. Short lived in humid areas. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to deter weed growth.
Diplolaena grandiflora – Wild Rose
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Wild Rose
Scientific Name - Diplolaena grandiflora
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Red, Orange
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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