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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Darwinia lejostyla] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Darwinia leiostyla 'Mt. Trio' (Mt. Trio') - A dwarf evergreen shrub growing to 1 ½ feet tall by about 2 ½ wide with aromatic narrow 1/2 inch long lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bell-shaped 1" wide deep reddish-pink flowers from mid-winter to late spring (Feb-June). Plant in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate regularly. Hardy to around 25°F. A beautiful and interesting container specimen or rock garden plant. Give a light pruning after flowering to promote dense growth. The species occurs in the Stirling Range and Middle Mount Barren where it can be found on rocky exposed sites or in canyons along the slopes or along streams. This selection came from Mt. Trio on the north edge of Stirling Ranges National Park. In the listing for Darwinia lejostyla(with a 'j") in the Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants authors Rodger Elliot and David Jones note that "Until recently this species was better known as D. leiostyla". The Plant List, the collaborative effort between Kew and MOBOT however has the current name as "Darwinia leiostyla (Turcz.) Domin" as does the Western Australian FloraBase. The specific epithet means "smooth styles". This plant is a 2013 UCSC Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction.
The information about Darwinia leiostyla 'Mt. Trio' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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