Hypocalymma robustum
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Hypocalymma robustum is a species of shrub
in the myrtle family Myrtaceae
. It is endemic to the south west
region of Western Australia
.
It usually grows up to between 0.4 and 1 metre in height.
Pink flowers are produced between June and November (early winter to late spring) in its native range.
The species was initially given the name Leptospermum robustum without description, and later formally described by botanist John Lindley
in Edward's Botanical Register in 1843.
It requires good drainage and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and has moderate frost resistance. Propagation is from semi-mature cuttings or seed.
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
in the myrtle family Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
The Myrtaceae or Myrtle family are a family of dicotyledon plants, placed within the order Myrtales. Myrtle, clove, guava, feijoa, allspice, and eucalyptus belong here. All species are woody, with essential oils, and flower parts in multiples of four or five...
. It is endemic to the south west
Southwest Australia
Southwest Australia is a biodiversity hotspot that includes the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecoregions of Western Australia. The region has a wet-winter, dry-summer Mediterranean climate, one of five such regions in the world...
region of Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
.
It usually grows up to between 0.4 and 1 metre in height.
Pink flowers are produced between June and November (early winter to late spring) in its native range.
The species was initially given the name Leptospermum robustum without description, and later formally described by botanist John Lindley
John Lindley
John Lindley FRS was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist.-Early years:Born in Catton, near Norwich, England, John Lindley was one of four children of George and Mary Lindley. George Lindley was a nurseryman and pomologist and ran a commercial nursery garden...
in Edward's Botanical Register in 1843.
Cultivation
Its attractive flowers and compact size make it a desirable garden plant. However, it does need a climate where the summers are dry.It requires good drainage and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and has moderate frost resistance. Propagation is from semi-mature cuttings or seed.