I am an evergreen native with eye catching masses of dark wine red, bottle-brush flowers with contrasting bright yellow tipped stamens through spring, offset against naturally compact bluish-green foliage.
I am an easy-to-grow, naturally dense dwarf rounded shrub requiring no pruning or other maintenance to look my best year on year.
I tolerate most soils and climate conditions and am a good choice for heavy or sometimes waterlogged soils.
My flowers attract nectar feeding birds and my dense form provides protective habitat.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I attract nectar-loving birds into your garden
I produce a profuse dark red flower spikes during spring and summer set against compact blue/green foliage
I am a hardy plant, adaptable to most conditions
Features
I thrive in full sun but will cope with some shade
Height: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)
I tolerate dryness and require minimal water once established
I thrive in most soils even heavy ones that can become waterlogged
Plant features
Cut flowers
Coastal tolerant
Heat tolerant
Handles wet/boggy spots
Red flowers
Blue Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Feb, Aug-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Low maintenance I typcically develop an even rounded form without pruning
Plant at least 0.9m apart.
Plant at 1.8 metre centres
Choose a full sun position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
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