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Brunonia australis

Botanical Name: Brunonia australis

Common Name: Blue Pincushion

Average Height (cm): 40

Average Width (cm): 20

Description:

A small perennial with striking blue pincushion-like flowers on upright stems, complemented by soft green foliage in a rosette. An ideal plant for Australian native cottage gardens as the flowers have a lovely traditional look, are a stunning colour and held proud above the small plant.

Garden Design Uses:

Perfect for low flowering borders at the edges, for rockeries or for growing in a pot. Is quite versatile although can be a little tricky to get established, but once settled in you will enjoy flowers over a long period in spring and summer.

Care:

Requires well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Water moderately during dry periods.

Growing Details

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