Calytrix Leschenaultii
Posy starflower
Calytrix 'Leschenaultii' is a species of erect shrub in the family Myrtaceae, which sports vivid, purple petals and conspicuous stamens intensifying from yellow to red .The leaves are very small, are scented and cling to spindly stems measuring about 2mm. The shrub is unremarkable when not in flower but is quite spectacular when in full bloom.
Contributed by @ranster
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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All soil conditions
Common name
Posy starflower
Latin name
Calytrix Leschenaultii
type
Flowering shrubs or trees
family
Myrtaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
All soil conditions
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.75 M
1.00 M
Calytrix Leschenaultii
Calytrix 'Leschenaultii' is a species of erect shrub in the family Myrtaceae, which sports vivid, purple petals and conspicuous stamens intensifying from yellow to red .The leaves are very small, are scented and cling to spindly stems measuring about 2mm. The shrub is unremarkable when not in flower but is quite spectacular when in full bloom.
Flowering Season
From Early Summer TO Late Autumn
Flowers from early summer to late autumn. The flowers really make this plant stand out and when they are not present, the plant can be a little dull as the leaves at 2mm are relatively insignificant.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Calytrix is an easy plant to care for. To prevent the plant contracting fungal infections, it should be placed at a sufficient distance from others. C. 'Leschenaultii' can grow just as well in a pot as in the garden, and this is one clever way of ensuring it doesn’t become infected while making a feature of the incredible flowers. Pots and raised garden beds also allow maximum drainage of the soil.
ranster