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 colour that enhances garden borders, slopes, and rockeries. Growing to only 10 to 15 cm tall and spreading up to 1.5 to 2 metres, 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 to 15 cm
- Width1.5 to 2 metres
- 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 metre 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 stabilising 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.