A fast growing medium shrub and features purplish new folaige growth and large red flowers in summer rather than spring as for most tea trees.
Great feature or screen plant, great for cut flowers. Frost tolerant.
Tolerates most soil types, including poorly drained spots. Attracts birds, butterflies, and native bees.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Flower Colour: Red
Flowering Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Green with coppery new growth
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Most soil types
Uses: Screening, borders, Feature plant