Darwinia virescens – Murchison Darwinia

A prostrate shrub from the Geraldton area of Western Australia, with green, yellow and red flowers in spring and summer. Naturally grows on sandy soils. Needs good drainage and low humidity.

Darwinia virescens

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Darwinia virescens

Common Name : Murchison Darwinia

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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