A small spreading shrub with horizontal branching habit, tiny aromatic leaves with white flowers. Main flowering is in spring, with spot flowering at other times through the year. Thryptomene is a great cut flower. It is a tough, drought tolerant plant, and is good for a low maintenance garden. Likes a well drained soil and sunny to lightly shaded position. Fertilise in spring and autumn. Frost tolerant once established.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Thryptomene
Scientific Name - Thryptomene saxicola
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Supernova
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Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.8
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring, All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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