[1] Its pale mauve flowers are on long sprays, which develop from the tips of the branches.

The dainty flowers, which occur in profusion, last from October until December.

This cold-hardy plant is easy to grow, providing it has well drained, light soil and an open, sunny position.

Its natural habitat is in dry rocky places in the northern part of the South Island up to an altitude of 900 m.[citation needed]

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