Habit: LARGE SHRUB (LS)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 2 - 3m x 4.00 - 4.00m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Coastal Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring
Flower Colour: Red/Gold Stamens
Irrigation: Yes requires spring watering for best flowers, water during 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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