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water wise plants
water hardiness
top tenbutterfly attracting
kangaroo proof
shady gardens
project typeurban and commercial
residential
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
good drainage
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Baeckea virgata
twiggy heath myrtle
Likely to become known as Babingtonia bidwillii. A bushy erect shrub growing to 3m in height and width. It has dark green linear leaves and white flowers occuring in clusters in late spring and summer. |
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| origin | Qld. |
| cultural notes | Prefers a lightly shaded position in well drained soils. |
| maintenance | Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. |
| tolerates | Tolerant of frost, drought and poor soils. |
| flowering season | Late Spring and Summer. |
| flower colour | Profuse dainty white flowers to 8mm in width and occuring in clusters. |
| foliage colour | Dark green linear leaves to 2.5cm in length. |
| width | up to 3m |
| height | up to 3m |
| plant spacing | 50cm apart |
| recommended uses | A very hardy plant suitable for hedges. Attractive appearance with showy flowers and neat foliage. The leaves can be steeped in water to make an aromatic tea that has a sedative effect. |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av
Pialligo ACT 2609
t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006
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p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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se nsw
37 Wandella Forest Rd
Wandella NSW 2550
t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256
p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550
abn 91 109 945 146
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