ERIOSTEMON M. GOLD TOUCH

Overview & Features

• Eriostemon myoporoides ‘Gold Touch’ (often listed as Philotheca ‘Gold Touch’) is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers.

• Produces masses of star-shaped pale pink to white flowers in spring.

• Flowers are lightly fragrant and attractive to pollinators.

• Features fine, glossy green leaves with golden-yellow new growth.

• Foliage releases a pleasant citrus scent when crushed.

• Forms a neat, rounded shrub with a dense habit.

• Typically grows 80–120 cm in height and spread.

• Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, and containers.

This variety is prized for its fresh foliage colour and soft spring flowering.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun or light partial shade.

• Best flowering occurs in a warm, sheltered position.

• Prefers well-drained soil and dislikes heavy, waterlogged conditions.

• Thrives in sandy or loamy soils enriched with organic matter.

• Avoid very exposed, cold sites.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container and firm gently.

• Suitable for raised beds and sheltered coastal gardens.

Good drainage and shelter are key to long-term success.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

• Once established, plants are moderately drought tolerant.

• Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser.

• Avoid overfeeding, which may reduce flowering.

• Flowering typically occurs in spring.

• Full sun encourages heavier blooming and stronger foliage colour.

Consistent moisture during establishment supports healthy growth.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

• Avoid cutting back into old woody stems.

• Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.

• Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Protect from severe frost and prolonged winter wet.

• Generally low maintenance in suitable sheltered conditions.

With full sun, sharp drainage, and shelter, Eriostemon ‘Gold Touch’ will provide fresh foliage colour and a charming spring display year after year

• Size
  2 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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