Genus Species: Enchylaena tomentosa    
Common / Product Name: Ruby Saltbush

Habit:   GROUND COVER (GC)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: Prostrate to 1m x 0.5 - 1m

Pruning:   None

Frost Tolerance:   High

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   High

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  no flowering

Flower Colour:   Tiny Red or Yellow Berries

Irrigation:   Once established low water.

Lower Temperatures: Occasional temperatures as low as -8°C once established.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Low 40's°C. Not suitable for humidity. Can be planted along coastal frontage with good air flow.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

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