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Rock thryptomene Thryptomene saxicola
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, flowering
- June, flowering
- July, flowering
- August, flowering
- September, flowering
- October, flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
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Arching shrub covered in tiny pale pink flowers through winter and spring.
A graceful shrub from Western Australia with arching stems lined with tiny aromatic leaves and small pink to white flowers for months. A popular filler in bouquets.
In the garden
- Leaves
- Tiny, round, aromatic leaves.
- Attracts
- Pollinating insects and butterflies
- Flowers
- Tiny pale pink to white flowers along the stems.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Light frost
- Water
- Very drought tolerant
- Climate
- Dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Cuttings
Planting
Sun or part shade in well-drained soil.
Pruning
Cut stems for the vase, or trim after flowering to keep it dense.
Care
Water in long dry spells. No feeding needed.
Where it comes from
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Order
- Myrtales
- Native to
- Western Australia
- Natural range
- Granite outcrops of south-west Western Australia.
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Thryptomene saxicola on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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