Verticordia helichrysantha (Coast Featherflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusVerticordia
Specieshelichrysantha
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Height20 cm - 60 cm
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodOctober, November

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicCupped fringed flowers.
ShapeCompact-sprawling.
LandscapeHedges, screening, borders, cottage gardens, city and courtyard garden borders, coastal properties or as a specimen.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationPlant in full sun in well-draining sandy soils with a high general mineral content.
PestsDieback caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatCoastal plains and cliffs.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth woody bark with many leaf/bud scales and leaf scars.
Leaf DescriptionClustered, simple linear leaves that almost appear 'crowded' together.
Flower DescriptionOval-petaled blooms around 7 cm in diameter. Petals have small tooth-like serrations giving the flowers their fringy look. Long protruding styles.
Colour DescriptionBright green foliage, dull brown stems and branches and pale yellow to pastel light green flowers. Flowers may also emerge a gentle violet to magenta.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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