Detail
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Guichenotia macrantha
Notes

Uses: As a specimen plant amongst mixed natives or as feature with an under planting of very small shrubs or clumping plants in borders, raised beds, verges, parks and reserves.
Attracts birds and insects. Responds well to pruning and prefers well-drained soils.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.3-1.5m
  • Spread 0.5-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Sterculiaceae
  • Botanical Name Guichenotia macrantha
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Upright, Spreading, Open
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Cup
  • Purpose Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)