Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Pink'
Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum
The Myoporum parvifolium ‘Fine Leaf Pink’, or Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum, is a low-growing, fast-spreading evergreen groundcover known for its fine, bright green foliage and delicate pink star-shaped flowers. Flowering from late spring to summer, it creates a carpet of vibrant color that enhances garden borders, slopes, and rockeries. Growing to only 10–15 cm tall and spreading up to 1.5–2 meters, this hardy plant is perfect for erosion control, mass planting, or filling gaps in the garden.
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum is an excellent choice for tough landscaping areas requiring minimal upkeep.
Specifications
- Height10–15 cm
- Width1.5–2 meters
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageFine, bright green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, arid, and coastal regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall, pink star-shaped blooms from late spring to summer
- FormSpreading, mat-forming groundcover with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for groundcover, erosion control, rockeries, borders, and mass planting
- SpacingPlant 1 meter apart for quick coverage
- Low MaintenanceMinimal care required; trim edges to control spread if needed
- Pest ResistanceHardy and naturally resilient
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in water-wise gardens
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilizing slopes and suppressing weeds
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and pollinators
- VersatilityComplements native, cottage, and modern garden styles
The Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum is a robust and attractive plant, perfect for adding lush greenery and soft floral tones to landscapes while requiring minimal maintenance.
Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.