Guichenotia ledifolia
A gentle beauty and quiet achiever thriving throughout the hot summer months.
This densely branched shrub, typically under 2m tall, has a soft, silvery appearance from its white stellate haired foliage. Nodding pink to mauve flowers clustered in groups of three to ten per cyme.
Grow it at home
- Prune after flowering to retain bushiness and encourage new growth
- Well-draining sandy acidic soil
- Dappled sunlight to sunny position
- Incredibly low maintenance - once established these plants can handle spells of drought making it a great waterwise species
- The silvery foliage is great for adding softness to a garden bed and offers dimension when planted alongside established greenery
- Can act as a border plant or hedging
- Perfect for a home garden with children, as this plant is soft to the touch and non-irritant.
Find it in Kings Park
This species can be found in the South-Western Flora and Rottnest Island collections, south of Tuart Lawn and in the Water Garden surrounds.
Out in the wild
This species has a fairly wide distribution following the limestone coastline ranging from Shark Bay southward to the coastal heaths of Cape Riche. It can be seen in granite sand as well as sandy dunes.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Favourites are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
