Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' - pink summer flowers

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' - pink summer flowers

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'

Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'

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(Leatherwood) Lovely cultivar first discovered growing in Western Tasmania in 1986, Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' has large (up to 3 cm across), pale pink flowers with eye-catching crimson stamen in late summer.

These colourful flowers stand out well against the dark green, glossy leaves.

Grows as an upright shrub in the short term or eventually a small, upright tree.

Best in sun or dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds.

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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' requires a warm position and shelter from cold winter winds.
Flowering Period: July - August.
Flower Colour: Pale pink
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' eventually a small, densely branching tree although it can be pruned to grow with a more shrub-like habit if preferred.
- Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

Notes: Prune to shape after flowering if required.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m), Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Evergreen, Flowers in Summer, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Rare and Unusual

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