Trochocarpa thymifolia

Description

Mature plants form erect, bushy shrubs, with small, densely-packed, ovate to elliptic leaves (2–4 mm long). Leaves are dark green, slightly lighter green on the underside, with parallel venation - a distinguishing characteristic of the Ericaceae family. Flowers possess 5 lobes, range from pink to red, and are 4mm in length. Inflorescences form dense, drooping terminal spikes 1.5 cm long. Fruits are spherical, fleshy, blue to purple in colour, and approximately 8 mm in diameter. Fruits and flowers are usually present simultaneously, creating stunning displays of contrasting colours and textures