Lambertia formosa – Mountain Devil

Lambertia Formosa - thorny mountain devil
Lambertia Formosa - thorny mountain devil
Lambertia Formosa - mountain devil

Lambertia Formosa is a spreading shrub to 2 metres tall and wide, with red flowers mainly in spring and summer, and sporadically in the cooler months. The seed pods are woody, and give the plant’s common name for its little devil face. Good for temperate to sub tropical climates.
Grows best in the garden in a sunny to partly shaded position and well drained soil. A good food plant for nectar eating wildlife, and the slightly spiky foliage also makes it a great shelter plant for smaller birds. Frost hardy and also good for coastal plantings.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Lambertia formosa

Common Name : Mountain Devil

Height : 2

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects