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Foliage:
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Leaves opposite, 15-20mm long, mid-green colour, elliptic in shape.
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Flower:
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Spring, pink occasionally white colour, tubular shape, terminal heads with a perfume.
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Fruit:
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Indehiscent. One seeded.
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Other features:
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Frost hardy. Needs full sun to partial shade.
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Natural distribution:
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South-west Western Australia.
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Soils:
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Light to medium well drained soils. Sandy limestone.
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Natural vegetation:
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Near coastal and woodland.
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Landcare use:
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Understorey. Attracts butterflies, insects, insect eating birds.
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Propagation:
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Seeds.
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Pests and diseases:
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Few pest or disease problems.
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