This small shrub has a upright spreading habit with reddish woody branches. It has dark green oval leathery leaves and the deep red, pink, white or cream feathery flowers appear towards the end of the branches from early spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Verticordia etheliana is naturally found in Western Australia, growing near Geraldton on inland sandplains in very well drained moderately fertile yellow-sandy stony soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.

This Feather Flower is grown for its flowers and a bushy habit. It is planted in small or arid gardens as a specimen or used in containers. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and the shrub has been cultivated successfully in mediterranean climates. ID 3325

Verticordia (VER-tee-KOR-dee-ah)  etheliana (ETH-el-ee-AH-nah)

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