Darwinia citriodora 'Seaspray' - Lemon-scented Myrtle

Darwinia citriodora 'Seaspray' - Lemon-scented Myrtle

A low, mounding evergreen groundcover with aromatic lemon-scented foliage and vibrant orange-red flowers

This Western Australian native forms a compact, dense groundcover with silvery-green, aromatic leaves that release a distinct lemon scent when touched. The vivid orange-red bracted flowers bloom from winter through to summer, creating a spectacular display that attracts honeyeaters, butterflies, and native bees.

Key Features:

• Height: 15-30cm tall
• Width: 50-90cm wide
• Foliage: Silvery-green, aromatic leaves with distinct lemon scent
• Flowers: Bright orange to red bracted flowers in clusters
• Blooming: Winter through to summer
• Growth Habit: Compact, mound-shaped, dense evergreen groundcover

Growing Conditions:

• Soil: Prefers sandy, loamy and well-drained soils
• Climate: Ideal for warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates
• Light: Full sun to light shade
• Maintenance: Low maintenance requirements

Uses & Wildlife Value:

• Perfect for courtyards, poolside and container growing
• Ideal for coastal gardens and drought-resistant landscapes
• Attracts nectar-feeding birds, bees, butterflies and beneficial insects
• Excellent for rockeries and small or large gardens

Darwinia citriodora 'Seaspray' offers a beautiful combination of fragrant foliage and vibrant flowers with reliable performance and easy care.