Myoporum parvifolium 'Purpurea' 125mm

Plant Description:

Myoporum parvifolium 'Purpurea' is an attractive, evergreen groundcover variety featuring fine-textured, purple-tinged foliage. It forms a dense, spreading mat of small, lance-shaped leaves with a purple hue, which deepens in colour during colder months. The plant's rich, dark foliage offers a striking contrast to its star-shaped white or pale pink flowers, which appear in abundance from spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees.

This cultivar is well-suited for low-maintenance, water-efficient landscapes and works effectively in both coastal and inland gardens. Its low-growing habit makes it ideal for covering large areas, creating vibrant ground cover, or trailing over retaining walls.

Key Features:

• Compact, low-growing groundcover with fine-textured purple-tinged foliage
• Lance-shaped leaves with a silvery sheen and purple undertones
• White or pale pink star-shaped flowers in spring and summer
• Ideal for coastal conditions, erosion control, or as a decorative groundcover
• Provides excellent contrast in garden beds with its unique purple foliage

Growing Tips:

• Best planted in full sun or light shade
• Tolerates dry conditions once established, but benefits from regular watering
• Ideal for mass planting, as a border, or cascading over walls
• Occasional pruning will help maintain shape and promote healthy growth

Position: Full Sun/Part Shade

Mature Height: 10-20cm

Mature Width: 60cm-1m