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Products > Philotheca verrucosa 'Starbright'
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Category: Shrub |
Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) |
Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
Flower Color: Pink |
Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
Synonyms: [Eriostemon verrucosa] |
Height: 3-4 feet |
Width: 3-4 feet |
Exposure: Sun or Shade |
Deer Tolerant: Yes |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Philotheca verrucosa 'Starbright' (Fairy Wax Flower) - A small evergreen flowering shrub 3 to 4 feet tall with small leaves. Pink buds open to pale pink starry flowers in profusion late winter to early spring, with scattered blooms throughout the rest of the year. Warty oil glands dot stems and lower leaves. Plant in full sun to part shade. Frost and drought tolerant. Hardy to 10-15° F. Attractive container plant or for a low informal hedge of border plant. Will grow in most soils, but not recommended for alkaline conditions. A 2004 UCSC Koala Blooms Introduction that we first started growing in 2004. It was an interesting but problematic plant and we discontinued growing it in 2008. It may be be available from other UCSC Koala Bloom partners such as Rosendale Nursery, Suncrest Nursery, Monterey Bay Nursery or Native Sons Nursery.
The information about Philotheca verrucosa 'Starbright' that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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