Dracophyllum secundum

Dracophyllum secundum
Dracophyllum secundum

A small shrub from moist but well drained spots in part shade in NSW, on the coast and inland around the Blue Mountains. It particularly likes hugging sandstone rocks where there is a constant trickle of moisture. An uncommon plant in gardens due to the difficulty in propagating plants and the specific needs. It blooms in winter and spring and attracts honey eating birds to the pretty spikes of flowers. Grows to under a metre tall.

Family : Ericaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Needs regular watering

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Scientific Name: Dracophyllum secundum

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Height : 0.9

Flower Color : White, Cream, Pink

pH Level : Acid

Plant Environment : Container growing

Light : Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Other insects