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Scholtzia involucrata
Spiked Scholtzia
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Uses: Ornamental feature plant in native landscapes or as background plants in larger mixed plantings. Can be used as a low screen, barrier or informal hedge.
Attracts native butterflies. Responds well to pruning, requires well-drained soils.

  • Height 0.3-1.5m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Scholtzia involucrata
  • Common Name Spiked Scholtzia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect to spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Wind protection, Screen, Ornamental, Habitat, Hedge
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)