A small WA shrub bearing dense heads of feathery, fringed pink flowers that hold their colour for weeks. A delicate, drought-hardy feature and prized native cut flower.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Plumed Featherflower
Botanically, Verticordia plumosa is a shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 1 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Plumed Featherflower
Plumed Featherflower suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice, is a sought-after collector's plant and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Plumed Featherflower does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Plumed Featherflower handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Plumed Featherflower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Plumed Featherflower in the garden
Plumed Featherflower earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, a feature or specimen planting and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Plumed Featherflower with species that also favour very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Plumed Featherflower
Plant Sale lists Plumed Featherflower as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
