Waterwise Plant Details

Pixie Mops

An upright shrub from western parts of south west WA. Rigid stems carry slender, dark green leaves and are topped with pink-velvet flowers during spring to early summer. Responds well to pruning after flowering. This plant may only be available at specialist nurseries.

Pronunciation: Nee-ree-um

Warning: A few plants in the Protea family can be damaged by phosphorous (P). Exercise caution when applying fertiliser.