Thryptomene saxicola F.C. Payne

Common Name:
Thryptomene 'F.C. Payne'

Description:
Thryptomene saxicola 'F.C. Payne' is a delicate, evergreen Australian native shrub admired for its fine, arching branches covered in tiny, aromatic green leaves. From late autumn through spring, it produces masses of small, pale pink flowers with darker centres, creating a beautiful and long-lasting floral display. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, this hardy shrub prefers well-drained soil and a position in full sun to part shade, with excellent drought tolerance once established. ‘F.C. Payne’ is ideal for cottage gardens, native landscapes, and floral arrangements, as its long-lasting flowers make excellent cut blooms. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense and compact shape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pale Pink with Darker Centres

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Long Flowering

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Correa (Native Fuchsia)
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)