Mimetes hirtus
HAIRY MIMETES
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Mimetes hirtus
HAIRY MIMETES
Proteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, yellow & white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: hairy; spiral leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal hedge, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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