Habit: LARGE SHRUB (LS)
Available Sizes | ||
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14cm | 20cm | |
Height x Width: 2 - 3m x 2 - 3m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Winter / ends: Spring
Flower Colour: Red
Irrigation: Yes requires spring watering for best flowers, water during dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -1°C for short periods once established. Some frost damage below -3°C. Use a product called Envy to protect plants from frost.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Low 40's°C for short periods.
Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.