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Tetratheca ciliata|Pink-bells

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description
Upright or spreading clumping shrub. Hairs on stems variable.
Size (W x H)
0.3-0.6m x 0.3-0.6m
Leaves
Leaves scattered, paired or rings of 3-5, narrow elliptic to roundish, 2-20mm x 1-15mm, margins wavy with fine erect hairs.
Flowers
Terminal leafy spikes of bell flowers. Few tiny glandular hairs on stalks.
Flower colour
Mauve-pink, occasionally white
Flower time
July to December
Growing conditions
Moist to dryish well drained soils in foothill and mountain forests. Semi-shade to full shade.
Commonly used for
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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Acknowledgement
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory