Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agonis flexuosa Pink Flamingo Willow Myrtle, Willow Peppermint, WA Peppermint,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Pendulous, V-Shaped
Description:
A striking native tree with thin pink variegated leaves that smell strongly of peppermint. Branches have a weeping habit and the tree will reach a height of 6m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Roundabouts / Splitters, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in full sun to promote the best foliage colour. Likes well drained soil and tolerates coastal conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Prune to shape if desired, or plant as a screen. Fertilise in early spring with slow release fertiliser. Trim lightly to promote new growth. Images and information courtesy of Touch of Class Plants.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Pink, Purple, Variegated
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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