This prostrate form of the Fringed Myrtle makes an ideal groundcover, with vivid green scented foliage. Blooms abundantly in spring with white to pink flowers, which turn to a deep red colour. A wonderful choice for mass plantings, landscape design, rockeries and as an attractive border.
Prefers dry climates and may not withstand humidity well, particularly if soils are not well drained.
Water regularly while plant is getting established and mulch well. While this plant can withstand drought once established, it will look more lush and healthy with consistent watering.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Fringed Myrtle
Scientific Name - Micromyrtus ciliata
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Prostrate form
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped, Weeping
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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