This spreading understorey shrub has ridged woody stems with erect branchlets forming a dense compact habit. The dark green, pointed leaves are narrow lance-shape and the greenish tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters in late winter.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Acrotriche serrulatais naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to Victoria, Tasmania and extending to South Australia. It prefers moderately fertile well drained soils that tend to be dry in an open sunny position tolerating drought and frost.

Honeypots is a low shrub that is not commonly cultivated but is found widespread in its native habit. It may be used as an understorey or low border plant in small gardens and as a roof garden specimen. It establishes in 2 to 3 years, but may be difficult to obtain. ID 2166

Acrotriche(ak-ro-tri-she) serrulata(SE-ru-lata)

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