This NSW christmas bush is a big native shrub or a small tree. It makes a gorgeous addition to your garden with bunches of small white, pink, and red flowers, which also make good cut flowers. Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Alberys Red' is an excellent choice for a cottage garden, a native garden, or a colourful screening plant. The flowers and fruit also attract wildlife.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: Loamy, sandy, or sandy loam
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Intermediate
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: White, pink and red flowers
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Spring and summer
Fruit: Yes