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Hymenosporum flavum (Australian frangipani)

Other names: Native Australian frangipani, Sweetshade, Sweet shade, Queensland frangipani

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Species
H. flavum is a tender, evergreen shrub or small tree with a single stem bearing an open, broadly columnar crown of glossy, oblong, ovate, or lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from spring into summer, loose, umbel-like panicles of fragrant, tubular, cream flowers turning yellow-orange with age.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
20 m 7 m 10-20 years
65 ft 22 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained, preferably alkaline to neutral soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Will tolerate short periods of light frost when mature. Needs regular irrigation in areas with hot, dry summers. Tolerates slightly acid soil and dappled shade. Flowering will be reduced in partial shade. Add lime to acid soils. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Broadly columnar

Native to

Australia, New Zealand

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 8. Tolerates hard pruning. Will need restrictive pruning if grown under glass.

Propagation methods

Seed, Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed at 16-18C (61-64F) in spring. Layer or air layer in spring or autumn.

Pests

Diseases

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Remove faded flower stems in early summer

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Layer in autumn

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Apply a fertiliser container grown plants regularly

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Add lime to acid soil

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Plant in neutral to alkaline soil (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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