Sunset®: 13,16-24
USDA: 9b-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South coast of Western Australia
Growth Habits: Large evergreen shrub or tree, round-headed, fast growing to 12 to 20 feet tall and wide (3.6-6 m); attractive tan, shredding paper-like bark, on twisted stems; small, sparse oval, grey-green leaves, 0.5 to 1 inch long (1.2-2.5 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate to regular water, needs enough water to bloom well, tolerates poor drainage, dislikes drought
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds, easy
Wind and salt tolerant.
Blooming Habits:
Showy purple to lavender flowers with yellow tipped stamens, in late spring to mid summer. The brown seed capsules persist around the stem for several years.
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