General Landscape Uses: Low hedge, foundation planting, massing, borders, container plant
Ecological Restoration Notes: Moderate erosion control
Description: Evergreen shrub
Dimensions: Height 5 ft.; Spread 3 – 5 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: Australia
Native Habitats: N/A
Soils: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral pH
Nutritional Requirements: Low to moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: High
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red
Flower Characteristics: Brush-like inflorescence
Flowering Season: June, July, Aug., Sept.
Fruit: Dry, woody capsule that goes from brown to gray
Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings
Comments:
Wendy Gruber –
Thanks very much, they’re going in now and look great.!