12th December - Brunonia Australis - Blue Pincushion

Brunonia australis



Description:
Leaves all in a basal cluster, spreading. Scapes numerous, terminal, erect or spreading up to 30 cm tall An asset to any garden.

Flowering:
Flowers from October to December.

Threats:
Needs help or it will be overgrown by more vigorous species.

Management:
Easily grown from seed but takes a number of years (up to five) before flowers appear. Dies down each summer to a rootstock.