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Thryptomene calycina
Heath Myrtle
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Uses: Highly ornamental specimen or feature plant in amongst mixed natives in native landscapes, verges, parks and reserves. Prefers well-drained soils. Responds to tip pruning for bushier growth. Highly fragrant, attracts native butterflies.

  • Height 1.8-2m
  • Spread 2-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Thryptomene calycina
  • Common Name Heath Myrtle
  • Origin Vic
  • Habit Rounded, Branching
  • Landscape Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat, Erosion
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)