Templetonia retusa
COCKY'S COMB
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Australia, WA

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Templetonia retusa
COCKY'S COMB
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, yellow or pink

Flowering Time: early winter to early spring

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, cottage & oriental designs

Uses: border, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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