Epacris microphylla – Coral Heath
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- Epacris microphylla – Coral Heath
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- Epacris microphylla – Coral Heath
A small shrub with a wiry growth habit and tiny leaves, which lights up at flowering time with charming drifts of small white flowers displayed on the ends of each stem. It is an easy care plant provided the need for a well drained soil is met. The main flowering period is in spring, with long lasting displays, but it also spot flowers through the rest of the year. Feed with a good native fertiliser in late winter to early spring. Naturally grows on sandy soils from Queensland to Victoria, in sun to part shade.
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Epacris microphylla |
| Common Name: | Heath |
| Other Common Names: | Coral Heath |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.6 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Semihardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Special Features: | Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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