About
A compact, erect, evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall from the alpine and sub-alpine regions of southeastern Australia with small, broadly elliptic, dark green leaves and small, dense, white to cream, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in summer. A hardy alpine Callistemon for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or sheltered border in a cool, mild garden.
About the genus
Leucocrinum includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.