Pimelea ferruginea ‘Magenta Mist’ – Rice Flower

Pimelea ferruginea rice flower 'Magenta Mist'

Pimelea ferruginea 'Magenta Mist'
Pimelea ferruginea 'Magenta Mist'
Pimelea ferruginea 'Magenta Mist'

A small shrub with small dark green glossy leaves and masses of magenta pink tubular flowers in spring. A great feature plant for rockeries, borders or pots, and for low hedging. Attracts butterflies. Prune old flowers off when they are finished, and this will help to encourage a more dense growth habit. Feed with a good native fertiliser in spring, watering in well afterwards to avoid leaf or root burn.

Family : Thymelaeaceae

Cultivar Name: Magenta Mist

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Pimelea ferruginea

Common Name : Rice Flower

Height : 1.2

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects