A tall shrub or small tree with leathery, green to bluish-green leaves. Ball-like, red flowers, strikingly contrasted with creamy-white styles, are produced from autumn to winter. This species shows variability in growth habit and height. Grow for its stunning colour combination of flowers and foliage. Useful for screening and windbreaks; the flowers will attract nectar feeding birds. Tolerates moderate coastal exposure.
- Pot Size
- 14cm
- PBR
- No
- Native/Exotic
- Native
- Habit
- Tall shrub or small tree
- Height
- 8
- Width
- 10
- Foliage
- Leathery green to bluish green leaves
- Flower
- Ball like red flowers with creamy white styles
- Flowering Time
- Autumn to winter
- Position
- Best grown in a sunny open position
- Cultural Notes
- Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth.