A striking Australian native perennial producing bold scarlet-red tubular flowers on tall stems above clumping strappy green foliage. Highly valued for its long flowering period, drought tolerance and strong architectural impact in native gardens, mixed borders and large containers.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
Skill level: Easy to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60–100cm (flower spikes may extend higher)
Mature Width: 40–60cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 30–60cm long
Flower colour: Bright scarlet red
Flowering season: Spring through autumn, with peak flowering in warmer months
Flower size: Tubular flowers borne on upright stems
A striking Australian native perennial producing bold scarlet-red tubular flowers on tall stems above clumping strappy green foliage. Highly valued for its long flowering period, drought tolerance and strong architectural impact in native gardens, mixed borders and large containers.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
Skill level: Easy to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60–100cm (flower spikes may extend higher)
Mature Width: 40–60cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 30–60cm long
Flower colour: Bright scarlet red
Flowering season: Spring through autumn, with peak flowering in warmer months
Flower size: Tubular flowers borne on upright stems
