Lechenaultia macrantha – Wreath Lechenaultia
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- Lechenaultia macrantha – wreath lechenaultia
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- Lechenaultia macrantha – wreath lechenaultia
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- Lechenaultia macrantha – wreath lechenaultia
This is one of the most eye-catching wildflowers in the Western Australian flora. It is a prostrate herbaceous plant that comes up in profusion after bushfires in areas such as Mullewa several hours drive to the north east of Perth. It is occassionally offered for sale in the nursery industry but has proven difficult to keep going in cultivation, particularly in the more humid areas of eastern Australia. If you are going to attempt to grow it than it is best done in a small to medium sized pot or hanging basket.
| Family: | Goodeniaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Lechenaultia macrantha |
| Common Name: | Wreath Lechenaultia |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.1 ~ 0.2 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red, Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam |
| Plant Environment: | Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Semi-arid, Arid |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
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