Other common names
kiwi rose
Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs
A large, evergreen shrub, bushy at first but often becoming untidy with age, with narrow, oval leaves up to 25cm long. Rich red flower heads 10-15cm across, consisting of many upright, tubular flowers surrounded by bracts, appear in spring, and are followed by brown, woody, bean-like pods that split open but remain on the plant for months
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres