I am an evergreen native shrub with fine linear bright green leaves and produce spectacular cylindrical orange to red flower cones up to 20cm tall and 8cm wide from spring to autumn.
My dense habit provides excellent habitat for birds and makes me a good screening option.
I enjoy well drained soils. I can be pruned to shape if required or cut back hard to regenerate.
My flowers are rich in nectar attracting birds and beneficial insects alike.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My large conical blooms attract nectar feeding birds to the garden
My flowers appear from September to April and are long lived in floral arrangements
My fine foliage and dense habit suits me to screening and hedging
Features
I thrive in full sun to part-shade
Height: 3m Width: 2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Suitable for coastal planting, I prefer well drained clay loams or sandy soil
Plant features
Cut flowers
Coastal tolerant
Red, Orange, Gold flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Apr, Sep-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
I respond well to a regular tip prune which encourages bushy growth
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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