I am a compact form of NSW Christmas Bush - a name I am often given due to my spectacular show during Christmas.
I produce a profusion of white flowers in spring, which are followed by showy, red flower bracts. My flowers will attract butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden.
My flowers, flower bracts and foliage are commonly used in the cut flower industry.
Plant me as a feature plant in native gardens and habitat gardens or in a large container.
I grow best in a full sun to part shade position in rich, moist well-drained soil.
Mulch me well to keep my soil moist and provide me with regular water during hot periods of weather.
To keep me looking good give me a prune me back about a third after flowering to keep my compact habit.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My prolific and stunning blooms are the reddest of reds appearing in spring, summer and autumn
I am a magnet for nectar feeding birds and other native wildlife
My dense form and quick growth habit makes me ideal for screening hedges
Features
I thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 5m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 80cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Suitable for coastal planting, I grow in most soils including those that are occasionaly water logged
Plant features
Cut flowers
Heat tolerant
White/red flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Sep-Nov
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 trim well. Spent brushes can be removed which will help me stay bushy and flower more often
Plant at least 3.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
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