Coral Bells


Photo: Sheldon Navie		Coral Bells Barleria repens Climbing and Ground Cover Plants Queensland Dry Tropics Region

	Vigorous spreading groundcover growing 60-70cm high and 1m wide. Small rounded soft glossy leaves on stems which easily take root where they touch the ground. Flowers are tubular and fuchsia to coral pink and cover the plant in the warmer months. Seeds are formed and are propelled explosively from club shaped capsules.

HOW IT SPREADS The stems easily root when they make contact with the soil. Be careful when disposing of garden waste. These seeds are released by the explosive nature of the opening of the seed capsule and have a high rate of germination.





Other superior selections include; Ixora dwarf cultivars - Dwarf Ixoras Mandevilla hybrids - Brazilian Jasmines Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

Alternative Plants


Photo: © immij pty ltd		Bottlebrush Melaleuca pearsonii 'Rocky Rambler' Syn. Callistemon pearsonii 'Rocky Trees and Shrubs

	This rambling Bottlebrush has spiny grey green foliage and is extremely hardy. It is covered in small gold tipped brushes in the warmer months. It produces a spectacular display and this plant should be more widely used.

Photo: Norwood		Emu Bush Eremophila glabra carnosa Trees and Shrubs

	Evergreen glossy leaved bush growing from 0.5 - 1.0m. It has beautiful red tubular flowers throughout the year. This is an extremely tough plant able to withstand harsh growing conditions.

Photo: Norwood		Purple Gem or Purple Dazzler Barleria obtusa 'Purple Gem' Trees and Shrubs

	These Barleria are not an invasive threat and come in a range of cultivars with different flowers and even variegated foliage. Ask your local retailer for the best selections for your area.