Overview

Templetonia retusa is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Templetonia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Templetonia retusa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen plant and coastal gardens.

About

Templetonia retusa, commonly known as cockies tongue or coral bush, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable as a specimen plant or for coastal gardens. It is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Templetonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. They are native to Australia. The genus is named in honour of John Templeton, an Irish naturalist and botanist.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Templetonia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Templetonia retusa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Templetonia retusa

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions