Height:
40–90 cm
Ecological Functions:
- Insectary (bees absolutely love it)
- Dynamic accumulator (K & silica)
- Biomass / chop-and-drop plant
- Improves resilience in nearby fruit trees
- Self-seeds generously (gentle coloniser)
- Good companion for improving fruit set
Best Placement:
- Under stone fruit (peach, apricot, plum)
- Scattered through the orchard as seasonal colour
- Next to young trees to attract pollinators
- Avoid planting too densely under low-growing shrubs
Pairs Best With:
- Apricot
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Plum
- Apple
- Pear
- Cherry
- Feijoa
- Pomegranate
Suitability:
Thrives in cool temperate climates; strong performer in your rainfall zone (1,200 mm).