A neat bun shaped western Australian native with a spectacular display of red flowers from spring through summer. Short lived in humid or overly wet conditions, so needs a sunny spot with great drainage and good air flow. Container growing in a very open soil mix is a great way to grow this plant. Mix perlite or sand into a good quality potting mix for a better growing medium. Only fertilise with a low phosphorus plant food. Tolerates light frost.
Lechenaultia formosa – Red Lechenaultia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Lechenaultia
Scientific Name - Lechenaultia formosa
Family - Goodeniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.4
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant
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Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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