A dwarf, lightly suckering shrub with compact foliage covered in clusters of perfumed bright pink-mauve bells most of the year, especially in spring and autumn. The massed flowers are especially attractive to butterflies. Blends beautifully with other small shrubs in cottage garden settings, and makes a particularly striking container plant .
Tetratheca ‘Bicentennial Belle’ – Black Eyed Susan
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Black Eyed Susan
Scientific Name - Tetratheca
Family - Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivar Name - Bicentennial Belle
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.6
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -