Tetratheca ciliata|Pink-bells
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Upright or spreading clumping shrub. Hairs on stems variable.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-0.6m x 0.3-0.6m
- Leaves
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Leaves scattered, paired or rings of 3-5, narrow elliptic to roundish, 2-20mm x 1-15mm, margins wavy with fine erect hairs.
- Flowers
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Terminal leafy spikes of bell flowers. Few tiny glandular hairs on stalks.
- Flower colour
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Mauve-pink, occasionally white
- Flower time
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July to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist to dryish well drained soils in foothill and mountain forests. Semi-shade to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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A most floriferous shrub for small gardens, cottage gardens, containers and planting under existing trees. Will tolerate limited dryness. Colour varies in other areas.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
