Habit: LARGE SHRUB (LS)
Available Sizes | ||
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14cm | 20cm | |
Height x Width: 2.5 - 3m x 5.00 - 6.00m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Well Drained
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring / ends: Summer
Flower Colour: Pink/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.