Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Johanna’s Christmas’ – NSW Christmas Bush

Ceratopetalum gummiferum christmas bush 'Johanna's Christmas'

Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas'
Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas'

The compact, dwarf habit and stunning red flowers are the key features of this beautiful form of the ever popular NSW Christmas Bush. Use it as a feature shrub in a sunny well drained position in the garden or as a novel pot plant for courtyards and the like. Give it a light trim back behind the spent flowers after Christmas. Feed with a good native fertiliser in spring.

Family : Cunoniaceae

Cultivar Name: Johanna's Christmas

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum

Common Name : NSW Christmas Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : White, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies