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Broad Leaved Parakeelya

Broad Leaved Parakeelya
Photo: Colin Wilson
Alternative Plant
Broad Leaved Parakeelya
Calandrinia balonensis
 

An Australian member of the portulaca family, it is a prostrate to erect, succulent perennial herb. Its flowering stems, usually leafy towards the base, may be up to 0.6 m long, while the flowers are bright pink with yellow centres. To grow and flower well it requires a hot, sunny situation. It thrives in poor sandy soil but also does well in garden situations with improved soils. It is frost and drought tolerant.

 

 
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