Diplopeltis huegelli – Pepper Flower

A charming low growing shrub from Western Australia, with white, pink or purple flowers from winter through to spring and mid summer. Attractive to bees and other insects. Does well on a wide range of soil types from clay to sandy, as well as gravelly. Good for massed plantings and in containers. Grows to around a metre high and wide.Drought tolerant.

Diplopeltis huegelii - pepper flower
Diplopeltis huegelii - pepper flower

Family : Sapindaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Diplopeltis huegelli

Common Name : Pepper Flower

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : White, Pink, Purple, Mauve

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects