Botanical Name
Tetratheca thymifolia ‘Pink Bells’
Common Name
Pink Bells Black-eyed Susan
Description
Pink Bells is a charming compact native shrub renowned for its delicate pink bell-shaped flowers and neat growth habit that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive cultivar produces masses of small, pendant pink flowers that bloom profusely in spring, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The small, narrow leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains dense, compact growth habits perfect for smaller spaces. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained acidic soils and partial shade to filtered light positions with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Perfect for borders, containers, and areas where compact native shrubs with reliable pink flowering create charming landscape displays.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 30-60cm, Spread: 30-60cm
Tetratheca thymifolia naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained acidic soils with excellent drainage and partial shade to filtered light exposure in temperate climates.
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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