| A member of the Myrtaceae family and is a native of Western Australia . Its common name is Lemon-scented Darwinia and refers to the perfume when the semi-triangular leaves are crushed. The foliage develops a reddish colour in autumn. A small spreading shrub that reaches a height of one metre. Tubular flowers are initially white then age to red and yellow. The flowers are usually carried in clusters of four. They attract honeyeaters. Spring and summer flowering. Both foliage and flowers are attractive features. Lightly prune, after flowering to keep plants bushy and blooming bounteously.Prefers well drained sites, full sun or partial shade. Pre-treatment of Smoke will help stimulate germination. Click here for smoke treatments. 20 seeds |