Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS)
Available Size: 14cm
Height x Width: 0.5 - 0.8m x 0.80 - 1.50m
Pruning: Light Medium Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Winter / ends: Spring
Flower Colour: Greenish cylindrical spike
Irrigation: Hardy species no watering required once established, suited to most soils. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -3°C for short periods once established. Heavy frosts will cause the plant to die, needs to be planted in protected areas.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Low 40's°C will tolerate higher temperatures for short periods.
Fertilizing: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer, supplement with iron to prevent yellowing of leaves.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.
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