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Products > Hypocalymma angustifolia 'Powder Puff'   Hypocalymma angustifolia 'Powder Puff' - UCSC Koala Blooms Introduction    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink & White Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Synonyms: [H. angustifolia 77.209] Height: 1-2 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Hypocalymma angustifolia 'Powder Puff' (White Myrtle) - A evergreen small shrub with wispy narrow medium-green leaves to 2 feet tall by 4 feet wide with white flowers in late winter through spring that age to a deep pink. Plant in full sun or light shade in coastal areas or light shade inland. Best with occasional summer water. Hypocalymma prefer acid to neutral soils but are tolerant of some alkalinity provided the soil has adequate drainage. It is frost Hardy. It is a nice garden plant that responds well to pruning. Its attractive flowers attract butterflies and makes it good for cut flower uses. The genus is endemic to south-western Western Australia. Hypocalymma angustifolia has long been in cultivation and in fact was first introduced into England in 1843. The name of the genus is from the Latin words 'Hypo' meaning "under" and 'calymma' meaning "covering" in reference to the cap of the calyx when in bud. The specific epithet 'angustifolia' means "narrow leaves". A 2010 Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction from the U.C. Santa Cruz Arboretum.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Hypocalymma angustifolia 'Powder Puff' .     [MORE INFO]