A relatively compact, free-flowering bottlebrush with bright red flower heads that are very attractive to nectar loving birds. One of the best. Very hardy.
Position: Does well in full sun or partly shaded positions. Screen. Windbreak.
Soil: Does well in all soil types.
Watering: Dry, well drained..
Fertiliser: Apply slow release native fertiliser in spring.
Flowering: Spring and again in autumn.
Grow tips: Hedge, screen, windbreak. Bonsai. Fast growing. Low maintenance. Evergreen, dense foliage, spreading.