Lechenaultia macrantha – Wreath Lechenaultia
- Lechenaultia macrantha – wreath lechenaultia
- Lechenaultia macrantha – wreath lechenaultia
- 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.
Scientific Name: | Lechenaultia macrantha |
Family: | Goodeniaceae |
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 |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.