SPECIAL QUALITIES

A very attractive rounded Australian native shrub, densely leaved and massed with winter flowers.

FLOWERS

The carmine pink tubular flowers occur from late autumn to early spring.

POSITION & USES

Prefers full sun or light shade in well drained good garden soil and looks good with both native and exotic plants.

CULTIVATION

Deep water over summer and give a light tip prune after flowering in mid spring.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes