Philotheca buxifolia (syn. Eriostemon buxifolius) is a naturally compact and delightful small shrub that's absolutely smothered with pretty pink flower buds in winter and spring. As the springtime weather warms, the buds open to a dazzling display of sparkling star-shaped white flowers. Added to its attraction, the foliage is aromatic when rubbed and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds to the garden. Great for containers and on banks and walls where it can spill over, as a feature plant or mass planted. Clip to shape after flowering.
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. A little mulch around the base of the plant will keep the root system cool as well as suppress weeds.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, wind, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30-0.50m x width 0.50m
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. A little mulch around the base of the plant will keep the root system cool as well as suppress weeds.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, wind, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30-0.50m x width 0.50m