How to Grow and Care for Eriostemon

The blush-colored, star-shaped flowers on the evergreen shrub of eriostemon myoporoides 'Flower Girl Pink' is presumably where this eriostemon cultivar got its name. Its upright growth habit and long, waxy leaves add to it's appeal. Aromatic, lemon-scented petals make eriostemon myoporoides 'Flower Girl Pink' ideal for a sensory garden.

Long-leaf wax flower 'Flower Girl White' is an evergreen shrub, its abundance of star-shaped, white flowers blooming against waxy, green leaves on upright stems. Generally pest- and disease-free, this eriostemon cultivar is notable for its lemony scent emitted from its flowers and foliage when touched, making it an ideal addition to any sensory garden.

Eriostemon australasius is a hardy shrub native to Australia's coastal areas, known for its resilience to salt spray and sandy soils. It blooms profusely with pink or white star-shaped flowers in winter and spring, inviting pollinators. Aromatic, dark green leaves cover this bush, and its compact growth habit makes it a favorite for gardens and bushland restoration.