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Description

This New Zealand plant is an upright shrub with bright reddish bracts which form long stems in the summer time. It grows to around 8 ft. It has green leaves which are obscured by the colorful stems. It is good in full sun, blooms in winter and spring and will survive quite nicely on low water. It is a eye-popping show stopper and certainly a great specimen plant for that reason. The actual flowers, not the bracts, are yellow. Beautiful foliage is used for flower arrangements.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.