Agonis flexuosa Burgundy

Common Name:
Burgundy peppermint willow

Description:
Agonis flexuosa ‘Burgundy’ is a striking evergreen feature plant grown for its elegant weeping habit and rich burgundy to deep purple foliage. This ornamental selection of Western Australian peppermint forms a graceful small tree or large shrub, with slender arching branches that create movement and softness in the landscape. Its fine foliage adds excellent year-round contrast against green planting schemes, and small white flowers may appear along the stems in spring, adding subtle seasonal interest. Well suited to Melbourne gardens, it thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil and is tolerant of coastal conditions, dry periods once established, and light frost. ‘Burgundy’ is ideal for feature planting, screening, avenue use, and adding dramatic foliage colour to contemporary or native-inspired landscapes.

Form:
• Tree - Small
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:
• Height: 4–8 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:
• Full Sun

Flowering:
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
• White
• Creamy white

Key Attributes:
• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Attractive weeping habit
• Excellent foliage contrast
• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Suitable for Screening
• Coastal tolerant
• Wind tolerant

Toxicity:
No significant toxicity to humans or animals is commonly associated with this plant. As with all ornamental plants, ingestion is not recommended.

Companion Plants:
• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Callistemon
• Correa
• Grevillea
• Leucophyta brownii
• Anigozanthos