Natures Nectar®
Native

Waxflower Flower Girl 180MM

Philotheca 'Flower Girl'

I am Waxflower Flower Girl. My family originated from Australia.

Habit Shrub - Attracts insect pollinators
Plant family Rutaceae
I am a beautiful small growing native shrub that flowers for a long period through winter and spring. My deep pink buds open to soft pink and white star-shaped flowers, borne in pretty clusters all along my stems, which make a great cut flower to be enjoyed indoors. My foliage is aromatic too, adding another layer of interest. I adapt well to a wide range of environments, holding my own in a shrubbery, a pot, a courtyard or a coastal garden. I am drought resistant and easy-going about soil, tolerating everything from sandy to clay as long as it drains reasonably well. Prune me lightly after flowering to keep my shape neat, and I will reward you with another long season of blooms.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My foliage is aromatic, adding another layer of interest to the garden
My blooms which appear from winter to spring also make a great cut flower
Tough I am well suited to coastal garden conditions
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
I tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, as long as they drain well
Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant White/pink flowers Green foliage Flowers Jun-Jul, Sep-Nov
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • As a hedge or screening plant
  • In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success

Prune me lightly after flowering to keep my shape neat

Suggested spacing: 1m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Waxflower Flower Girl

Philotheca 'Flower Girl'

Natures Nectar® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 180mm

Product code: PHIFLG18S

Bunnings Fineline: 3866520

Barcode: 9319711042621

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.