This small shrub has slender woody stems that form an open rounded habit. It has yellowish-green oblong leaves and the white star-shaped flowers appear singly in the upper branches during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11 

Philotheca difformis is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales growing on the coast and inland. It prefers a well drained, moderately fertile light to medium soil in an open, semi-shaded position and is moderately frost and drought tolerant.

The Small-leafed Wax flower is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or native gardens and rockeries. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions, establishing in 2 to 3 years and is used in patio pots, roof gardens or in woodland settings. ID 2481

Philotheca (fil-o-THEE-kah) difformis (di-FOR-mes)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family