This medium sized shrub produces a profusion of large, fragrant, rich red-purple flower spikes in spring set against long, pointed, mid green foliage. A colourful and fragrant addition to cottage gardens, borders and shrubberies. Will attract butterflies to the garden. Tolerates coastal conditions.
- Pot Size
- 14cm
- PBR
- No
- Native/Exotic
- Native
- Habit
- Medium size shrub
- Height
- 3
- Width
- 5
- Foliage
- Long, pointed mid green foliage
- Flower
- Large fragrant rich red-purple flower spikes
- Flowering Time
- Spring
- Position
- Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in well drained soils
- Cultural Notes
- Prune hard in late winter to ensure plenty of new flowering wood