Hovea similis
HOVEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early spring, late winter

Leaves: dark green
 
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Hovea similis
HOVEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early spring, late winter

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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