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ERIOSTEMON myoporoides
Commonly known as Long-leaf wax flower
(syn. Philotheca myoporoides) - Aromatic dark green leaves. Fragrant pinkish-white flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic or oblong, warty leaves 5-12cm (2-4¾in) long
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White - from pink buds -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect, bushy shrub with, usually, cylindrical, warty stems. Flowers are produced in axillary cymes to 10cm (4in) long
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) - use lime-free potting compost in full light. may need restrictive pruning -
Against a wall
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can flower at any time of year -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects -
Place of origin - Australia (Queensland to Victoria) -
Flower Shape - Star-shaped - - to 2.5cm (1in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblong
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - strongly aromatic
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Eriostemon - Growing Guide
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3m (10ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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