Botanical Name: Common Names:
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri Small Leaved Myrtle, Rose Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen native shrub with beautiful weeping glossy green foliage and masses of scented pink flowers from late Spring through to Summer followed by small red fruits. Great for containers and screening. Fruit can be used to make jam. Grows approx. 1-2m tall x 1-1.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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