Genus Species: Tetragonia implexicoma    
Common / Product Name: Bower Spinach

Habit:   GROUND COVER (GC)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: 0.3 - 3m x 0.2m

Pruning:   Light Medium

Frost Tolerance:   Medium

Coastal Tolerance:   Low

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Low

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Perennial herb or shrub

Flowering:  starts: Spring

Flower Colour:   Pinky mauve

Irrigation:   Yes requires regular water in dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Grows around coastal rock areas for cool root run, can tolerate low temperatures as low as -3°C, needs protection from direct frost.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer

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