Habit: MEDIUM SHRUB (MS)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 1.8 - 1.8m x 1.20 - 1.20m
Pruning: None Light Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Autumn / ends: Winter
Flower Colour: Red
Irrigation: No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -5°C for short periods once established. Heavy frosts will cause the plant to die, needs to be planted in protected areas.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Low 40's°C will tolerate higher temperatures for short periods.
Fertilizing: 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.
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