Botanical Name: Thryptomene baeckeacea
Common Name: Myrtle
Plant Type: Small, rounded, native shrub
Flower Colour: Pink flowers in Spring
Foliage: Tiny, deep green foliage
Height: 1m
Width: 1m
Features: Drought resistant
– Attracts bees, butterlfies and other insects
Plant Uses: Groundcover
– Cut flower
– Fragnant oils
– Container growing
– Flower garden
– Cottage garden
– Informal low hedging
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with mulch
Watering: Water well and thoroughly until established
– For optimum floral display, it is best watered once a week at the base of the plant
Fertilising: Fertilise once every 6 months with ‘Osmocote- Native controle
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintan compact growth
