General Landscape Uses: Hedge and border, foundation plantings, pollinator garden, container
Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator habitat creation, wildlife habitat, biodiversity enhancement
Description: Vibrant flowering shrub.
Dimensions: Height 3 – 4 ft.; Spread 3 – 4 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: Sri Lanka
Native Habitats: Tropical forests, woodlands
Soils: Slightly acidic, well-draining
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red
Flower Characteristics: Small, tubular
Flowering Season: All year
Fruit: Round, smooth berries
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator attraction, attracting beneficial insects
Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed
Comments:
Bud Cowan –
Nice plants Thanks again!