Pimelea mimosa

Name: Pimelea mimosa
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15053f
Price: 24.59 NZD
Availability: InStock

Pimelea, Pimelea mimosa

Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pimelea, Pimelea mimosa

Pimelea mimosa Details

Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. This hardy plant is tolerant of wind, periods of dry, and coastal conditions but needs protection from moderate frost. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.