Guitar Plant

$39.95 – $49.95

***Original form available from late November 2023.***

Lomatia tinctoria, known as the Guitar Plant, is a medium-sized shrub endemic to Tasmania. A member of the Proteaceae family, it grows in lightly acidic, well-draining soil and tolerates a sunny or shady location.

Lomatia tinctoria is found in northeastern Tasmania, mainly north and east of the Pieman and Derwent rivers, Cape Barren, and Flinders Islands. It grows as a woody shrub reaching 1.5 m (5 ft) high, rarely up to 2 m (7 ft) tall. The leaves are strongly lobed (pinnate or bipinnate) and are around 8 cm long. The white or cream flower heads appear in summer. It is one of three endemic Lomatia species, an example of Antarctic Flora.

We stock two variations of this plant. One is the shrub form found chiefly through the northeast, and the second is a stately compact form located south of Hobart.

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Weight	3 kg
Dimensions	40 × 14 × 10 cm
Container size	140mm
Enabled Shipping Locations	ACT , NSW , QLD , SA , VIC
Environment	Coastal , Cold , Continental , Cool Temperate , Warm Temperate
Feature	Aussie Native , Best Sellers , Bird Attracting , New Arrivals , Plants , Rare in Cultivation , Scented , Wildlife Attracting
Flower Colour	Cream , White
Foliage Colour	Dark Green , Green , Green-Gold
Garden Style	Cottage , Informal , Large Garden , Mediterranean , Minimalist , Mixed Native – Ornamental , Modern , Native , Ornamental , Small Yard , Woodland
Growth Type	Large Shrub , Small Bush
pH Range	5 , 5.5 , 6 , 6.5
Plant Height	1 to 2 metres
Plant Origin	Tasmania
Plant Spread	1 to 2 metres
Plant Use	Balcony / Courtyard Friendly , Bird / Wildlife attracting , Container Plant , Foliage / Cut Flowers , Fragrance , Large Garden , Ornamental , Rockery , Rooftop Garden , Small Garden
Soil Type	Clay , Fertile , Loam , Organic , Sand , Silt , Well Drained
Sun	Full Sun , Partial Sun
Tolerances	Drought Tolerant , Frost Hardy (Below -10C) , Frost Tolerance (Below 0C to -9C) , Sun Tolerant
Types	Antarctic Flora , Aussie Natives , Gondwana Flora , Rare Plants , Tassie Natives
Water Requirements	Drought Tolerant , Low Water Requirement , Medium Water Requirement , Minimal Water Requirement
Form	Shrub , Tasman Compact