A compact spreading shrub with grey-green leathery leaves. Fragrant white flowers in summer followed by tiny white or red fruits. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Fruits August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pimelea prostrata
A compact spreading shrub with grey-green leathery leaves. Fragrant white flowers in summer followed by tiny white or red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Pimelea |
|---|---|
| Species | prostrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | white, red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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