Christmas Bush - Plant Native!

Christmas Bush

Ceratopetalum gummifera Albery’s Red

Extremely attractive hardy shrub

FEATURES: Small cream, star-like flowers, followed by highly ornamental deep red bracts well known as cut flowers in Australian homes at Christmas time.

CONDITIONS: Suitable for fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny site. Tolerant of heavy clay, sand, shade, coastal conditions with some protection.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES: feature shrub in a mixed bed or border. Ideal for tub/container for patio/paving. Foliage highly valued for indoor flower arrangements.

Plant size

large shrub

Flower Time in Summer

Summer

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Good for Tubs

Good for Tubs

Hedging

Hedging

Wet Areas

Wet Areas

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Coastal

Coastal

Frost Hardy

Frost Hardy