Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lechenaultia formosa Scarlett O Hara Red Lechenaultia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
Small rounded native shrub with tiny soft grey-green leaves and masses of small bright red flowers throughout Winter and Spring. Great for native garden beds and containers. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, 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, Grey
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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