Overview

Bauera rubioides is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Bauera, part of the Cunoniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bauera rubioides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal and low maintenance.

About

Bauera rubioides, known as the Tasmanian river rose, is a bushy evergreen shrub from the genus Bauera, which is noted for its segmented leaves arranged in whorls. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with an acidic pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for coastal and low-maintenance gardens. The plant produces small flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bauera

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Bauera rubioides size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Coastal, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bauera rubioides

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions

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