| Regional: |
Noted only in Albury district. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest or woodland, heath or mallee. Usually on sandy soil. |
| Habit: |
Spreading to semi-prostrate shrub 30 cm to 2 m high, with grey-green foliage. |
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| Characteristics: |
Can be long-lived. |
| Flowering: |
Bright red and yellow, mainly winter-spring. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds shed immediately or 1-2 days after maturity. Long season. Profuse and conspicuous. |
| Propagation: |
From cuttings of fresh new growth, 5-7 cm long, or from seed. Rooting hormones should improve strike rate. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed. Some provenances sucker. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
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| Wildlife: |
Excellent habitat. Flowers are a nectar-source for native birds, particularly honeyeaters such as the Eastern Spinebill. Many native moths and butterflies attracted. Foliage provides nesting sites for small birds including the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive, popular ornamental for gardens and tubs. Prune to encourage bushiness. |
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