Philotheca myoporoides

Synonyms

Eriostemon myoporoides

Shrubs Conservatory Greenhouse

A tender, bushy, evergreen shrub to 3m, with warty stems and aromatic, grey green leaves. From autumn to spring pink buds open to waxy, star-shaped, white flowers to 2.5cm across

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rutaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
A genus of around 50 species of flowering shrubs, native to Australia. They have smooth, green, linear-shaped aromatic foliage and produce small, waxy, white pink or mauve star-shaped flowers from late winter through to spring
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
E Australia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light. During the growing season water freely and apply a low-phosphate liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

Propagation

Propagate by sowing pre-soaked seed at 10-13°C in spring; take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Germination is erratic and rooting of cuttings is slow

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

See pruning group 1; may need restrictive pruning under glass

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free