Thryptomene saxicola | Rosea Mastering the art of flower gardening Make whipping up a sweet

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If ever there was a plant to herald the arrival of autumn then I think this is it

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The flowers are borne on attractive red stems that are held above the nicely contrasting foliage

Thryptomene saxicola | Rosea Mastering the art of flower gardening Make whipping up a sweetA native of Australia, this very pretty shrub has displays of tiny pale pink flowers over a very log flowering period from mid winter into spring and the flowers literally clothe the whole shrub. A perfect shrub for floral work as the arching branches of flowers add a touch of elegance to bouquets and a simple vase of flowers. This shrub has a graceful weeping habit. Often used as a background shrub or can even be used as a low growing hedge this