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ERIOSTEMON myoporoides
Commonly known as Long-leaf wax flower
(syn. Philotheca myoporoides) - Aromatic dark green leaves. Fragrant pinkish-white flowers
£16.00 each
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Good to know
Can flower at any time of year -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (Queensland to Victoria) -
EvergreenElliptic or oblong, warty leaves 5-12cm (2-4¾in) long
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White
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Star-shapedTo 2.5cm (1in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubErect, bushy shrub with, usually, cylindrical, warty stems. Flowers are produced in axillary cymes to 10cm (4in) long
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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.
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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 -
Scented foliageStrongly aromatic
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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