Eucalyptus Platypus 5 L Pot
AU$28.00
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Product Details
Eucalyptus platypus subsp. platypus
Botanical name: Eucalyptus platypus subsp. platypus
Common names: Moort, Round-leaved Moort, Flat-fruited Mallee
Description
Eucalyptus platypus subsp. platypus is a striking Western Australian native mallee or multi-stemmed shrub valued for its rounded blue-green foliage, smooth bark, and spectacular bright red to pink flowers. It creates an excellent feature plant for native, coastal, and waterwise gardens.
Mature size
- Height: 2–5 m
- Width: 2–4 m
Flowers
- Large clusters of vivid red to pink flowers
- Flowering mainly from late winter to spring, with occasional flowering at other times.
- Highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds such as honeyeaters.
Foliage
- Rounded, bluish-grey to blue-green leaves.
- Attractive year-round and ideal for floral arrangements.
Landscaping uses
- Feature specimen
- Native and wildlife gardens
- Waterwise landscapes
- Screening and informal hedging
- Large pots (while young)
- Excellent for attracting birds and pollinators
Growing conditions in Perth
- Sun: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.
- Water: Water regularly during establishment (first 12–18 months), then only occasional deep watering during long dry periods.
- Drought tolerance: Excellent once established.
- Frost: Light frost tolerant.
- Coastal conditions: Good tolerance to coastal winds.
Care
- Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if needed.
- Mulch around the base to conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
- Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, bushy habit.
- Avoid waterlogged soils.
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers attract:
- Honeyeaters
- Native bees
- Butterflies
- Other beneficial pollinators
Why choose
Eucalyptus platypus
- Brilliant red flowers
- Attractive blue-grey foliage
- Low-maintenance and drought tolerant
- Excellent bird-attracting native
- Perfect for Perth’s Mediterranean climate
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Eucalyptus Platypus 5 L Pot
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