Botanical Name: Common Names:
Thryptomene saxicola Supernova Rock Thryptomene,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Horizontal Branching, Shrub Like
Description:
Native evergreen shrub with a slightly weeping, open habit. Masses of small white flowers cover the bush in Spring. Green foliage is aromatic and flowers are attractive to butterflies. Grows approx. 40-80cm tall x 100-150cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, 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: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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