Position
Full sun to semi shade conditions.
Creeping Boobialla - Myoporum parvifolium
Fast growing, hardy Australian native groundcover for slopes, borders, and low maintenance landscapes
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 15-30cm high and spreads 1-2 metres wide. Prostrate spreading habit.
Water
Low, drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Erosion Control, Fire Retardant, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Description
Myoporum parvifolium, commonly known as Creeping Boobialla, is a highly versatile Australian native groundcover that performs exceptionally well in Melbourne landscapes. As outlined in the Plantmark fact sheet, it forms a dense, spreading mat of fine foliage and produces delicate white to pink flowers during spring and summer. This species is valued for its ability to stabilise soil, cover large areas quickly, and thrive in difficult conditions including slopes and coastal environments.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: It prefers well drained soil but adapts to a range of soil conditions.
- Light: It grows best in full sun but can tolerate semi shade positions.
- Watering: Keep moist during establishment, minimal water required once mature.
- Fertiliser: Annual slow release fertiliser in spring for best results.
- Maintenance: It requires minimal pruning, with occasional trimming to control spread if needed.
- Flowering: Flowers appear in spring through summer.
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