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Botanical Name

Bauera sessiliflora

Common Name

Grampians Bauera

Description

Grampians Bauera is a delicate alpine shrub renowned for its masses of small pink star-shaped flowers and exceptional cold tolerance that creates charming displays in cool climate gardens. This hardy species produces clusters of tiny five-petaled pink flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, creating delicate displays against the small, narrow leaves. The fine-textured evergreen foliage provides attractive year-round interest with excellent frost tolerance. Requiring excellent drainage and protection from hot, dry conditions, it thrives in well-drained rocky soils and partial shade positions in cool climates. Perfect for alpine rockeries, cool climate gardens, and areas where delicate native beauty and reliable cold hardiness create authentic mountain garden displays.

Plant Category

Medium Shrubs

Size (H x W)

Height: 30-80cm, Spread: 50cm-1 meter

Bauera sessiliflora is endemic to the Grampians region of Victoria, naturally occurring in rocky, well-drained soils with excellent drainage and partial shade protection in cool mountain climates.

Cultural SIgnificance

As an endemic species of the Grampians, this rare native represents the unique alpine flora of Victoria’s mountain regions and contributes to the traditional landscape mosaic valued by Aboriginal peoples of the area.

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