Woollsia pungens – Snow Wreath
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- Woollsia pungens – Snow Wreath
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- Woollsia pungens – Snow Wreath
An open shrub growing to around a metre tall. The name pungens refers to the sharp pointed leaves. It has bracts of flowers from late winter to spring, usually white but there are pink forms. Naturally occurring from eastern NSW to southern Queensland, common on Sydney coastal heathland. Suits temperate and sub-tropical areas. Likes well drained soil with regular moisture, part shade. Does not like root disturbance.
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Woollsia pungens |
| Common Name: | Woollsia |
| Other Common Names: | Snow Wreath |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.6 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White, Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam |
| Plant Environment: | Container growing, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Open foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Semihardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
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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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