Micromyrtus
(Micromyrtus ciliata)

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Evergreen shrub or groundcover with a variable upright to prostrate form (0.2-0.8m x 1.5m) from SA, Vic and NSW. Small conifer-like dark green leaves. Minute white cup-shaped flowers aging to red in spring to summer, more flowers if planted in full sun. Useful for a specimen or massed as groundcover particularly for a bush or gravel garden. If using for groundcover, select the prostrate form. Requires well drained soil.

Type
Native
Maintenance
Medium
Water use
Moderate
Tolerances
Frost, Fire
Shade levels
Full sun, Sun/shade
Colours
White, Pink