Philotheca ‘Flower Girl’ – Wax Flower
- Philotheca ‘Flower Girl’
A really pretty, hardy small shrub that adapts well to a wide range of environments. The pinkish tinge to the open flowers is a feature. Great plant for a shrubbery or pot. Good cut flower as well. Aromatic foliage. It has a long flowering period from late winter through spring.
Scientific Name: | Philotheca |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Common Name: | Wax Flower |
Plant Type: | Small shrub |
Height: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
Flower Colour: | White, Pink |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
Lifespan: | Perennial |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Screen, Fragrant |
Special Uses: | Cut flower, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.