Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ – NSW Christmas Bush
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- Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’
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- Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’
An outstanding form of NSW Christmas Bush with very bright red flowers on a compact large shrub to small tree. Prune about 30% off straight after flowering for best results. A great feature plant and cut flower. Tolerates light frosts and some dry spells. Grow in a sunny spot to part shade, needs well drained soil. Plant in raised beds if your soil is not free draining.
| Family: | Cunoniaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Ceratopetalum gummiferum |
| Cultivar: | Alberys Red |
| Common Name: | NSW Christmas Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 4 ~ 5 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White, Red |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen |
| Special Features: | Cut flower |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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