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Pink Bells

Stunning in spring with deep magenta flowers, densely clustered along fine stems. A low-growing shrub that grows in a delicate mound with whirls of small leaves.

 

A lovely plant for growing in a container or as a ground cover in dappled shade. Tolerant of some dryness and prefers well drained soils. Tends to go unnoticed after flowering.

Scientific name
Tetratheca ciliata
Family
Elaeocarpaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Shrublet
Height
0.3
Width
41.3
Growth rate
Medium-Slow
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Yes
Cold
-5
Drought tolerance
Moderately good
Waterlogging tolerance
Average
Compaction
Average
Wind
Average
pH
acid

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Yes
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee
Larvae
Birds
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Yes
Sep
Yes
Oct
Nov
Dec