Beaufortia aestiva
Kalbarri Beaufortia
An upright shrub growing up to 2m high x 1.5m wide, the Kalbarri Beaufortia can be dense and rounded or open and spreading. Many vibrant orange-red flowers appear on and off throughout the year, with peak flowering from early spring through summer.
Small aromatic green leaves sit close to the stem and are pleasantly aromatic.
The species name aestiva is from the Latin, meaning summer, referring to the presence of the orange-red flowers during the summer months.
Grow it at home
- Will grow in a range of soils provided free draining.
- Prefers a sunny open position but will tolerate dappled shade
- Suitable for coastal conditions
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Can be grown in a large container, with a free draining native soil.
- Prune lightly following flowering to maintain size & shape
- When planting, fertilise with a granular slower release fertiliser that is low in Phosphorous and formulated for native plants.
Find it in Kings Park
Kalbarri Beaufortia can be seen in the Wadjuk carpark surrounds, Aspects Mound, Northern Sandplains Garden and Northern Wheatbelt Garden.
Out in the wild
Kalbarri Beaufortia grows in sandy, lateritic soils and sandplains between Perth and Shark Bay, with a number of populations in or close to Kalbarri National Park.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Favourites are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
