This delightful Western Australian shrub has golden yellow small flowers massed along the stems from mid winter to mid spring. It has small leaves, and a compact upright habit. Likes a well drained soil in full sun to partial shade, and a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Prune after flowering to encourage a dense habit if required. The flowers are lovely for picking.
Hypocalymma xanthopetalum – Golden Flowered Myrtle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Golden Flowered Myrtle
Scientific Name - Hypocalymma xanthopetalum
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Yellow, Gold
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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