This shrub is upright and branched forming an irregular rounded habit. It has small bright green needle-like leaves and the small white to pink flowers are arranged in dense bundles towards the end of the branches during winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Darwinia fascicularisis naturally found in the coastal region of Sydney Australian growing in shrubland and heath. It prefers well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Scented Myrtle is a small shrub that is grown in coastal gardens as a filler shrub or in a container as a specimen. It has excellent protective foliage for small birds and is commonly grown for its vibrant flowers. It will establish in 2 to 3 years and re-shoots after low intensity fire. ID 1015

Darwinia(dar-WIN-ee-uh) fascicularis(fas-sik-yoo-LAY-riss)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family