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Lechenaultia hybrida Starburst

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Lechenaultia hybrida Starburst TBA

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers Dense, Prostrate

Description:

Small low-growing native shrub with tiny soft green leaves and masses of small bright yellow centred orange/red flowers throughout Winter and Spring. Great for native garden beds and rockeries. Grows approx. 10cm tall x 1m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

<15cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, 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: Orange, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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