Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene)

Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) pink flower close up on green stems with small leaves
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) clusters of tiny pink flower buds among dense green needle leaves

Botanical name: Thryptomene saxicola

Common name: Rock Thryptomene

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Leaves are 5-10 mm long and obovate with a characteristic Myrtaceae smell when crushed.

It is a hardy plant in well drained soils in a sunny or lightly shaded location and it is tolerant of moderate frosts.

Flowers have a light unpleasant smell.

Similar plants: Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene)


Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) pink flower plant in a brown clay pot close up.
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with small pink flowers covering the dense dark green needle foliage.
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) pink flower close up on small leafy green branch
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with small pink flower clusters nestled among narrow green foliage
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) pink flower clusters nestled among dense green needle like foliage close up
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with many small pink flower clusters nestled within compact needle like foliage
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) pink flower and green leaves close up
Thryptomene saxicola (Rock Thryptomene) with pink flower nestled among dense green foliage


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