General Description:

Paragonis is a monotypic genus (Paragonis grandiflora). It is a small shrub to about 1.5 metres high and is closely related to the genera Agonis and Taxandria. It was previously classified as Agonis grandiflora.  The leaves are linear up to 20 mm long and about 1-1.5 mm wide.  The white flowers are about 17 mm in diameter and occur singly or in groups of 2 to 4  towards the ends of short auxiliary shoots during late winter and spring. The flowers are sometimes suffused with pink. They are followed seed capsules which usually fall from the plant after the seeds have been released.

Paragonis grandiflora is not often cultivated but it is an attractive plant when in flower and should be suitable for temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils and in a sunny or partially shaded position. It should be tolerant of at least moderate frosts.

Propagation can be carried out from seed which does not require any pre-treatment.  Cuttings of firm, current season’s growth can be expected to strike reliably.