Astartea fascicularis, (winter pink)

Astartea fascicularis, commonly known as False Baeckea or False Peppermint, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It is highly valued in Australian gardens for its dainty pink or white flowers and fine, aromatic foliage that resembles peppermint when crushed. [1, 2, 3, 4]

🌿 Key Characteristics

• Appearance: A medium shrub with slender, arching branches and needle-like leaves.

• Size: Typically grows 1–1.5 metres tall and up to 2.5 metres wide, though it can reach 3 metres in the wild.

• Flowering: Produces massed clusters of small, five-petalled flowers from late spring through summer, often flowering sporadically throughout the year.

• Hardiness: Remarkably adaptable, withstanding both drought and seasonal waterlogging.

🛠️ Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for the best flowering display.

• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-draining soils, including sandy or lateritic types; it is particularly suited for rain gardens.

• Climate: Frost hardy once established, though young plants may need protection in very cold regions.

• Maintenance: Requires minimal fuss. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense, bushy shape.

Available in 14cm pots