Shape | Dense and spreading. |
Landscape | Hedge, screen and feature planting. |
Propagation | Softwood and semi-hardwood cutting. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil, sandy, loamy and sandy loam soils. Prefers acidic, neutral and alkaline pH. Drought resistant. Tolerates light frost. |
Pests | Might attract dieback (soil-borne fungus, Phytophthora cinnamomi). |
Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
Habitat | Limestone, along coastal areas, edges of swamps, hillsides and plains. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Berry-like buds arranged in open sprays along the ends of stems. |
Leaf Description | Foliage is aromatic when crushed. Narrow, almost needle-like. |
Flower Description | Each flower can grow up to 25 mm wide.
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Colour Description | Flowers are deep purplish-red. Foliage is deep green. |