Lomatia ferruginea
RUST BUSH
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: South America

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Lomatia ferruginea
RUST BUSH
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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