Features:Foliage: Long, flat, soft, pinnate leaves in bright green,Flowers: Striking orange-red toothbrush-shaped blooms with protruding yellow styles,Habit: Compact evergreen shrub with dense, rounded growth
Mature Height: 3-5 ft
Mature Width: 3-5 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Extremely long flowering season,High drought and heat tolerance,Attracts nectar-feeding birds,Low maintenance requirements,Adaptable to poor soils
Landscape Uses:Mediterranean gardens,Coastal landscapes,Low hedges and screens,Wildlife gardens,Drought-tolerant borders
Special Care:Pruning: Light tip pruning after flowering to promote bushiness,Soil: Well-drained; avoid clay soils,Water: Drought tolerant once established,Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant food
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Nearly year-round in warm climates,Foliage: Evergreen