Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.5m x 0.50 - 1.00m
Pruning: Light Medium Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring
Flower Colour: Bright Red
Irrigation: Hardy species no watering required once established, suited to most soils. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -7°C for short periods once established. Some frost damage below -3°C on foliage.
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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