An evergreen shrub with upright wiry green stems, small mid-green needle like leaves spiral around the stems. The red stems of the flowers are a striking contrast to the clusters of small white pompom blooms, which fade to a creamy pink as they age
1-1.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
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| Winter |
Grows well in moist but free draining soil, rich in organic matter, in full sun or semi-shade. They need to be kept almost dry over winter, container grown plants are easier to protect from the worst of the winter cold and wet
Propagate by sowing seeds in spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with added bottom heat
Unless seed is required, deadhead and prune lightly after flowering, to keep in shape
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free