This upright shrub has many wiry stems forming an open habit. It has small pointed oval leaves that are arranged densely along the stems and the small white star-shaped flowers appear in spike-like clusters towards the end of the branchlets during winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Epacris microphyllais naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. It grows along the coast and the adjoining mountains in swampy heath or rocky ledges and in open forests.

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well drained sandy-stony soil that is tending acidic and is drought tender but frost resistant.

Coral Heath is grown for its flowers and upright habit. It is planted in rockeries with reliable moisture or used as a container plant. It is also grown in bushland settings and is suitable for coastal positions tolerating salt laden winds. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is also planted in roof gardens or used in patio planter boxes.ID 989

Epacris(ee-PAK-ris) microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)

Epacridaceae(ee-PAK-rid-AY-see-ee)