Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lechenaultia formosa Red Lechenaultia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Bun Shaped, Dense
Description:
Small rounded native shrub with tiny soft green leaves and masses of small bright red flowers from late Spring through to Summer. Great for native garden beds and containers. Grows approx. 40cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Goodeniaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
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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