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Philotheca Myoporoides

Common name: Long-leafed wax flower, Gin & Tonic plant

Scented blooms and aromatic foliage with the essence of a favourite tipple

1 to 5°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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8cm Pots
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Surrounded by aromatic evergreen foliage, which when brushed against, is reminiscent of freshly poured gin and tonic! The highly scented, starry blooms of the Philotheca Myoporoides seem to almost sparkle in the sunlight. The long-lasting blooms which appear in both winter and spring are extremely popular with florists.Plant outside in well-drained soil in sun or part shade to get the very most out of this delightful hardy shrub. We also recommend choosing a sheltered spot because your fragranced friend is not a fan of frost. During immaturity, this Australian shrub will need to be watered once or twice per week when the soil becomes dry and once maturity is reached the plant becomes fairly drought tolerant. There should also be little need for pruning at this stage. Your plant will arrive in a 8cm pot but this beauty can reach a height and spread of 2m.
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Key Information
Latin Name Philotheca myoporoides 8cm Pot
Common Name Long-leafed wax flower, Gin & Tonic plant
Hardiness H2 (1 to 5°C)
Colour White
Type Shrub
Format 8cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 2.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 2.00
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand, Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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