Eriostemon myoporoides 'Flower Girl Pink', 1.5L
Eriostemon 'Flower Girl Pink' is a delightful deciduous shrub with a dainty appearance. The glossy leaves emit a gentle lemony fragrance, while the scented waxy flowers, which emerge from pretty pink buds, bloom for an extended period in the spring. An additionally interesting feature is the so-called 'warty' nature of the stems, which bubble with green texture.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1.5L
- Eventual height and Spread: 60cm (1ft 11in) x 60cm (1ft 11in)
Features
Eriostemon 'Flower Girl Pink' is a delightful deciduous shrub with a dainty appearance. The glossy leaves emit a gentle lemony fragrance, while the scented waxy flowers, which emerge from pretty pink buds, bloom for an extended period in the spring. An additionally interesting feature is the so-called 'warty' nature of the stems, which bubble with green texture.
The shrub, a native of Australia, is bushy and rounded in form. E. ‘Flower Girl Pink’ is excellent for container planting in a sheltered position (protected from any frosts), where the scent can waft in and around living areas.
- Flowers: March - May
- All soil types
- South or West aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered
- Prune immediately after flowering
- Tender, protect from frost, overwinter inside or in a greenhouse.
Strong, sweetly fragranced flowers with lemon scented foliage