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Scientific
Name:
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Darwinia leiostyla 'Mt. Trio'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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Perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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Full sun to part shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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To 2-3' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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1" wide bell shaped pinkish pendant
flowers winter-spring
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Zone
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Hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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2013 UCSC
KOALA BLOOMS introduction. Australian native subshrub
in the Myrtle (Myrtaceae) Family grown for its lightly
textured foliage and intriguingly shaped softly fragrant
winter blooms; Compact grower well suited for both containers
or directly in the landscape (provided that drainage is
at least moderate); Drought resistant on the coast, but
at least moderate water inland; keep roots cool especially
inland to prolong life.
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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