Hello colour! A fabulous flowering shrub brightening summer gardens

(1/4) Hello colour! A fabulous flowering shrub brightening summer gardens

An absolute cracker of a native to add to your garden- the flowers are majestic when in bloom like this specimen.

(2/4) An absolute cracker of a native to add to your garden- the flowers are majestic when in bloom like this specimen.

Christmas Bush -  Alberys Red For Sale

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Christmas Bush - Alberys Red

Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Trees and Plants > Native Plants > Christmas Bush - Alberys Red
An outstanding form of NSW Christmas Bush, it has very bright red flowers just in time for Christmas, on a compact large shrub to small tree. The flowers are great for cutting for long lasting bunches for Christmas decoration. Prune about 30% off the p... Read More
Other Names: Xmas Bush, NSW Christmas Bush

$17.90

Specifications of Christmas Bush - Alberys Red

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

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Christmas Bush - Alberys Red Reviews & Tips

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John
★★★★★ 2y ago

TUGUN, QLD

Christmas Bush - Alberys Red

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