Lechenaultia formosa – Red Lechenaultia

A neat bun shaped western Australian native with a spectacular display of red flowers from spring through summer. Short lived in humid or overly wet conditions, so needs a sunny spot with great drainage and good air flow. Container growing in a very open soil mix is a great way to grow this plant. Mix perlite or sand into a good quality potting mix for a better growing medium. Only fertilise with a low phosphorus plant food. Tolerates light frost.

Lechenaultia formosa - red lechenaultia
Lechenaultia formosa - red lechenaultia

Family : Goodeniaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Lechenaultia formosa

Common Name : Lechenaultia

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects