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.
Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ – NSW Christmas Bush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - NSW Christmas Bush
Scientific Name - Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Family - Cunoniaceae
Cultivar Name - Alberys Red
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
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
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -