Habit: LARGE SHRUB (LS)
Available Sizes | ||
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14cm | ||
Height x Width: 3 - 5m x 1.00 - 2.00m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring
Flower Colour: Crimson
Irrigation: Yes requires spring watering for best flowers, water during dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -7°C for short periods once established. Some frost damage below -3°C on foliage.
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.