Tetratheca ‘Bicentennial Belle’ – Black Eyed Susan

Tetratheca thymifolia black-eyed-susan 'Bicentennial Bell'

A dwarf, lightly suckering shrub with compact foliage covered in clusters of perfumed bright pink-mauve bells most of the year, especially in spring and autumn. The massed flowers are especially attractive to butterflies. Blends beautifully with other small shrubs in cottage garden settings, and makes a particularly striking container plant .

Tetratheca thymifolia 'Bicentennial Bell'
Tetratheca thymifolia 'Bicentennial Bell'

Family : Elaeocarpaceae

Cultivar Name: Bicentennial Belle

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Tetratheca

Common Name : Black Eyed Susan

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects