Thryptomene saxicola ‘FC Payne’

Thryptomene saxicola heath myrtle 'F C Payne'

Thryptomene saxicola 'F C Payne'
Thryptomene saxicola 'F C Payne'

Masses of tiny pink flowers over a very long period and a compact low growing shrubby habit define this very useful Australian shrub. It is useful as background shrub or even as a low growing hedge plant that is very tough and adaptable but needs relatively good drainage. It can be pruned by occasionally trimming off branches to use as cut flowers, or else give it a light trim coming out of winter. The foliage is spicily fragrant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: FC Payne

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Thryptomene saxicola

Common Name : Thryptomene

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects