Regelia ciliata: Is a member of the
Myrtaceae family. There are six species in the genus and all are native to
Western Australia. Regalia ciliata develops into a small shrub about 1m
tall with small ovate leaves. Dense
mauve flower heads, about 1.5 cm in diameter, appear for an extended period in
spring and summer. Both foliage and flowers are attractive features of this
hardy small shrub. We cultivate Regalia ciliata as a foreground plant
in our garden beds.
Regalia ciliata propagates
easily from cuttings. It may also be grown from seed.
The Regelias are one of a number of Myrtaceae genera, from Western Australia,
that have great horticultural potential. Agonis, Beaufortia, Calothamnus
and Eremaea are all worthy of cultivation.