Calothamnus gibbosus in 50mm Forestry Tube

$7.50

Description

Calothamnus gibbosus is an erect, spreading shrub growing to a height of about 1.5 mwith thick, corky bark. The flowers initially appear as warty growths on the branches. When they open, the flower cup is buried in the corky bark with only the red petals and stamens extending beyond it. Flowering occurs from May to December. It prefers full sun and grows in most well drained soils and is drought and frost tolerant.

photo courtesy of Gderrin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-4.0

Additional information

Height

1-1.5M

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant

Description

Calothamnus gibbosus is an erect, spreading shrub growing to a height of about 1.5 mwith thick, corky bark. The flowers initially appear as warty growths on the branches. When they open, the flower cup is buried in the corky bark with only the red petals and stamens extending beyond it. Flowering occurs from May to December. It prefers full sun and grows in most well drained soils and is drought and frost tolerant.

photo courtesy of Gderrin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-4.0

Additional information

Height

1-1.5M

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant

Description

Calothamnus gibbosus is an erect, spreading shrub growing to a height of about 1.5 mwith thick, corky bark. The flowers initially appear as warty growths on the branches. When they open, the flower cup is buried in the corky bark with only the red petals and stamens extending beyond it. Flowering occurs from May to December. It prefers full sun and grows in most well drained soils and is drought and frost tolerant.

photo courtesy of Gderrin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-4.0

Additional information

Height

1-1.5M

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant