Twiggy Heath Myrtle - Baeckea virgata (Sannantha virgata) seeds

TWIGGY HEATH MYRTLE
Common Names: Twiggy Heath Myrtle, Fine-Leaved Tea-Tree
Scientific Name: Sannantha virgata (formerly Baeckea virgata and Babingtonia bidwilli)

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: Hardy, evergreen shrub with soft, fine foliage
• Height & Width: Up to 2 meters high and wide
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Light: Half Sun / Half Shade
• Soil: Suitable for coastal and boggy sites
• Frost Tolerance: Hardy
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Wind Tolerance: High

Why Grow Twiggy Heath Myrtle?

• Bush Tucker Benefits: Leaves can be steeped in water for a fragrant tea, and the flowers contribute to honey production.
• Ornamental Appeal: Masses of small white flowers in summer enhance the aesthetic of any garden.
• Adaptable and Resilient: Thrives in coastal and waterlogged areas, is drought-tolerant once established, and copes well with frost and salt exposure.
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators and provides habitat with its dense foliage.

Bush Tucker Note

• Edible Use: Aromatic leaves can be brewed into tea with a delightful fragrance.
• Honey Production: Flowers provide nectar for honeybees.

How to Grow

Planting Tips

• Position: Thrives in coastal plantings, boggy sites, or as a dense hedge.
• Soil: Adaptable to most soils, including well-drained and water-retentive types.

Care Instructions

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to encourage bushy growth.

Germination

• Seed Preparation: No pre-treatment required.
• Sowing: Sow seeds directly on the surface of a seed-raising mix.
• Timing: Germination occurs in 2–3 weeks under suitable conditions.

Uses in Your Garden

• Hedge or Screen: Dense growth makes it perfect for privacy or windbreaks.
• Coastal Planting: Thrives in salt and wind-prone areas.
• Ornamental: Enhances gardens with fine foliage and abundant summer blooms.
• Wildlife Habitat: Supports pollinators and other beneficial fauna.

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Bring resilience, beauty, and utility to your garden with Sannantha virgata. Perfect for hedging, wildlife support, and adding fragrant charm to your outdoor space.