Calothamnus sanguineus
Pindak, Silky-leaved Blood Flower
In Busselton and Surrounds, we haven’t noticed this species in limestone/alkaline soils, so we are unsure of the tolerance of our local form to alkaline soils.
Family: MYRTACEAE
Genus: Calothamnus
Species: sanguineus
Origin: Busselton and Surrounds
Soil Preferences: Laterite, Limestone, Rocky Soils, Sand
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Moderately Lime Tolerant
Plant Uses: Bird Attracting, Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Container Plant, Hanging Basket, Insect attracting, Rockery, Sand Binding, Small Flowering Shrubs, Verge Garden
Growth Forms: Small Shrubs & Plants
Size Range: 1-2m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Autumn, Spring, Winter
Flowering Months: 03 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 May, 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov
Flowering Colours: Red
FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5429
Wholesale Availability: Available for wholesale ordering and purchase at the Nursery.
Please call us on 0429644885 to enquire about purchasing.