A charming low growing shrub from Western Australia, with white, pink or purple flowers from winter through to spring and mid summer. Attractive to bees and other insects. Does well on a wide range of soil types from clay to sandy, as well as gravelly. Good for massed plantings and in containers. Grows to around a metre high and wide.Drought tolerant.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Pepper Flower
Scientific Name - Diplopeltis huegelli
Family - Sapindaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White, Pink, Purple, Mauve
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Winter
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Hardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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