Myoporum parvifolium Pink

Common Name:
Pink Creeping Boobialla

Description:
Myoporum parvifolium 'Pink' is a fast-growing, evergreen Australian native ground cover prized for its dense, trailing habit and delicate pink flowers. This hardy, low-maintenance plant forms a lush carpet of fine green foliage, making it ideal for erosion control, weed suppression, and filling garden gaps. From late spring through summer, it is adorned with small, star-shaped pink flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Highly adaptable, it thrives in a variety of soil types, from sandy coastal soils to heavier clays, provided they are well-drained. It is both drought and frost-tolerant once established, making it a fantastic choice for Melbourne gardens. Perfect for rockeries, embankments, retaining walls, and cascading over garden edges, this ground cover requires little upkeep beyond occasional pruning to maintain shape and density.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 cm
• Width: 1.5–2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Suitable for Coastal Positions
• Erosion Control
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler'
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Scaevola aemula (Fan Flower)
• Dianella revoluta (Spreading Flax Lily)

Note: Myoporum parvifolium 'Pink' is an excellent ground cover for tough conditions, helping to stabilise slopes and reduce weeds. Occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells will keep it thriving, and light pruning every couple of years will encourage a denser, more compact habit.