Western Australian small tree to 10 m with rough corky bark, blue-grey toothed leaves, and large acorn-shaped flower spikes in red, orange, pink, or yellow through autumn and winter.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 4–5 | 0 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Endemic to coastal southwestern Western Australia
- WARNING: Phosphorus sensitive — never use phosphate fertilisers
- Major cut-flower species — the colour range and acorn shape make it instantly identifiable in the florist trade
- Drought tolerant and fire-tolerant in maturity
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