Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.5m x 0.50 - 0.50m
Pruning: Light Medium Frost Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Late Winter / ends: Early Spring
Flower Colour: Bright Pink
Irrigation: No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Medium frost tolerance temperatures as low as -3°C for short periods. Best planted in protected areas with full sunlight.
Upper Temperatures: Tolerates periods of dry spells with temperatures extending from Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C for short spells.
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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