Habit: LARGE SHRUB (LS)
Available Sizes | ||
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14cm | 20cm | |
Height x Width: 2 - 3m x 2.00 - 3.50m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually
Frost Tolerance: Medium
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: High
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring / ends: Spring
Flower Colour: Red
Irrigation: No watering required once established.
Lower Temperatures: Medium frost tolerance temperatures as low as -5°C for short periods.
Upper Temperatures: Tolerates periods of dry spells with temperatures extending from Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C for short spells.
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.