Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle
- Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle
- Baeckea crassifolia – Heath Myrtle
A hardy coastal shrub, with white, pink to deep mauve small flowers mainly from early spring through summer. It has small aromatic leaves. Can be a straggly shrub, so benefits from a light pruning after flowering. Suits sunny positions to light shade, in sandy light soil with good drainage. salt and drought tolerant.
Scientific Name: | Baeckea crassifolia |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Common Name: | Heath Myrtle |
Plant Type: | Small shrub |
Height: | 0.3 ~ 1.3 metres |
Width: | 0.3 ~ 1 metre |
Flower Colour: | White, Pink, Purple |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Winter |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
Plant Environment: | Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
Light: | Sunny |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Screen |
Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.