Care |
Supplementary watering will promote vigour and flowering. |
Common Name |
Parakeet Pink |
Flowers |
Yes, for most of the year. |
Flower description |
Soft-pink with tinges of yellow, and can be produced profusely, over most of the year. |
Foliage |
Its dark green, finely divided leaves provide a rich and textured backdrop to the dazzling flowers. |
Growth |
1 .5 mtr (h) x 1.5 mtr (w) |
Growth rate |
Fast |
Habit |
The plant itself is a compact and bushy shrub. |
Origin |
Australian Native |
Position |
Full Sun |
Pot size |
180mm Pots. |
Soil |
Reported to be hardy once established, tolerates a range of soils so long as drainage is adequate. |
Uses |
Flowers can be used in floral arrangements, hedging, commercial gardens. |