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Philoteca

This Australian shrub prefers sandy soils, reaching a meter in height. At the end of the numerous and thin branches there are white-pink flowers. It prefers sunny locations; it does not fear the cold. The blooming is prolonged, from March.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Philoteca

Common name

Common name

Philoteca

Variety

Variety

Flower's color

Flower's color

White, pink

Temperature

Temperature

0°

Exposure

Exposure

Sunny

Watering need

Watering need

Averages

Blooming

Blooming

Spring

Availability

Availability

April

Availability

April
Exposure

Full sun
Flowering

Spring
Water need

Average

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