Odontonema Fire Spike
Odontonema strictum 'Fire Spike'
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Size 200mm
Item code:
168919
Tropical, evergreen shrub has large, lush, glossy green leaves and purplish-black flower stalks with large spikes of bright blood red flowers in Summer and Autumn. Ideal for full sun and part shade in garden beds, borders, low hedging, mass plantings and pots. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Colour — Red | |
Growth Width — 1m | |
Growth Height — 2m | |
Drought Tolerant | |
Frost Sensitive | |
Flower Colour — Red | |
Foliage Colour — Green | |
Light Requirements — Full sun, Part Shade | |
Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
Planting Advice | Incorporate planting compost such as Active 8, 50:50 with existing soil at time of planting, and water with Harvest once a week for the first 6 weeks. Keep well mulched. |
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Watering needs | Water deeply until established for the first 6 to 8 weeks. |
Pruning Advice | Cut back one third of the overall size once flowering has finished. |
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