With large strappy green leaves and stunning red flowers tinged with green, these high nectar producing flowers will attract delightful honey eating birds into your garden. It loves a full sun in an open position and is perfect for mass planting in low maintenance gardens or landscaped amongst rockeries. It's a wonderful centrepiece in pots and the flowers and foliage can be used in cut flower arrangements that make a wonderful display indoors.
Tolerates coastal conditions and most well-drained soil types.
Colour — Red | |
Drought Tolerant | |
Frost Sensitive | |
Flowering Period — January, August, September, October, November, December | |
Light Requirements — Full sun |
Planting Advice | Good drainage is essential. If growing in pots only use a native potting mix. |
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Watering needs | It likes a deep watering if the warmer months of the year are dry, as winter approaches less water is needed. Doesn't like being wet. |
Pruning Advice | Remove old flowers and leaves then prune after flowering to keep dense and to shape. Can be done any time in the warmer months of the year. |
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