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(Philotheca verrucosa)
Fairy Wax-Flower (Philotheca verrucosa)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Bloomingdale, Florida
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 15" - 83" | 50" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 60°F - 89°F | 91°F | Your summers may be too hot for this plant. | Too hot |
| • Low Temp. | 27°F - 47°F | 50°F | OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant | OK |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Philotheca verrucosa, commonly known as Fairy Wax-Flower, is an evergreen shrub native to the rocky outcrops and dry sclerophyll forests of Southern Australia. It typically grows to a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), forming a compact, bushy mound. The plant is adorned with small, lance-shaped leaves and bears clusters of star-shaped, pale pink to white flowers from late winter to spring, which are quite showy and attractively contrast against the dark green foliage.
Fairy Wax-Flower is valued for its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and the delicate, sweetly scented flowers that provide a splash of color during the cooler months. It is well-suited for use in rockeries, as a border plant, or in containers. This shrub thrives in well-drained soils, prefers a position with full sun to part shade, and requires minimal watering once established. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fairy Wax-Flower is valued for its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and the delicate, sweetly scented flowers that provide a splash of color during the cooler months. It is well-suited for use in rockeries, as a border plant, or in containers. This shrub thrives in well-drained soils, prefers a position with full sun to part shade, and requires minimal watering once established. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and dry sclerophyll forests
Other Names
Common Names: Bendigo Wax-Flower
Scientific Names: Philotheca verrucosa, Eriostemon verrucosus, Eriostemon dolabratus, Eriostemon dolobratus, Eriostemon obcordatum
GBIF Accepted Name: Philotheca verrucosa (A.Rich.) Paul G.Wilson