Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS)
Available Sizes | ||
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14cm | ||
Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.5m x 1.00 - 1.00m
Pruning: Light Medium
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring / ends: Summer
Flower Colour: Bright Yellow cylindrical spike
Irrigation: Yes requires regular water in dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -3°C for short periods once established. Heavy frosts will cause the plant to die, needs to be planted in protected areas.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Low 40's°C will tolerate higher temperatures for short periods.
Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer, supplement with iron to prevent yellowing of leaves.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.