Genus Species: Eutaxia microphylla    
Common / Product Name: Mallee Bush Pea or Ruby Salt Bush

Habit:   GROUND COVER (GC) and SMALL SHRUB (SS)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.5m x 1.5m

Pruning:   None Light

Frost Tolerance:   Medium

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  starts: Spring

Flower Colour:   Pea like yellow red centers

Irrigation:   Will require watering over long dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -8°C this plant naturally occurs from Mallee regions making it very hardy to frost.

Upper Temperatures: Tolerates periods of dry spells with temperatures extending from High 30's°C to Low 40's°C.

Fertilising: Use a slow release fertilizer annually.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.