General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White flowers appear amid red terminal leaf bracts.
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Date: 2014-07-14
UCSC Arboretum
Location: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
credit: Nanosanchez
Location: South Africa, Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden
Date: December

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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