Scientific Name: Sprengelia incarnata

Common Name: pink swampheath

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Ericaceae

Form Description: Short shrub occasionally taller with erect branches.

Height (m): 0.5 – 2

Flowers: 5 petals, white or pale pink, occasionally darker, in heads ending main stems and side branches.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayHobartHuon ValleyKentishKing IslandKingboroughLatrobeLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest CoastWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationHeathRiparian
Habitat Notes

Found in heaths and wet places from sea level to mountains.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Propagation opinions vary: Not commonly cultivated but probably best grown from seed (Collier P., Society for Growing Australian Plants). Usually grown from cuttings (Ralph M). No difficulty from cuttings on heat and mist; no more difficult to prick out than other Ericaceae cuttings (Plants of Tasmania Nursery). A well-composted peaty soil is essential and care should be taken to prevent plants from drying out. Full sun or part shade needed and plants need good drainage. Prune to encourage branching. Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Capsules ripen in sequence up the stem. When lower capsule has opened, capsules above can be collected. Shake small seeds from capsule when dry.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Treatment Notes

Difficult to grow from seed. Smoke treatment may improve results.

Cutting & Division Information

Can be difficult from cuttings.