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Tetratheca pilosa ssp. pilosa
Hairy Pink Bells
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Uses: Specimen or feature plant in amongst mixed natives in native landscapes, parks and reserves. Requires some protection, best grown amongst other plants. Requires well-drained soils. Attracts native butterflies.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:SL: Southern Lofty
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 0.2-0.5m
  • Spread 0.2-0.5m
  • Family Tremandraceae
  • Botanical Name Tetratheca pilosa ssp. pilosa
  • Common Name Hairy Pink Bells
  • Origin SA, Vic, NSW, Tas
  • Habit Erect to spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Bell
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region