A tall, evergreen shrub with weeping, grey-green foliage, and bright red, bottle brush flowers in late spring.
Ideal as a feature shrub or for screening. Flowers attract nectar-feeding birds.
Grow in a sunny to partly shaded site in moist, well drained soil. Tolerates drought, coastal conditions and boggy soils. Prune lightly after flowering if required.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: grows to 4-6m