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.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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