Darwinia pinifolia

A low, spreading shrub with lovely red flowers in spring to summer. More prostrate forms are ground covering. Likes a sunny spot in well drained soil. Dislikes humidity. Can be grafted which may help the plant to be more long lived.

Darwinia pinifolia

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Darwinia pinifolia

Common Name : Darwinia

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects