Lilly Pilly Winter Lights
$27.95 – $69.95
CODE: 9319711038099Syzygium australe ‘Lilly Pilly Winter Lights’
A fast-growing, evergreen native shrub with large narrow, oval, dark green foliage and bright red new growth. An excellent plant for hedging and screening, dry tolerant once established and suitable for coastal planting. Lilly Pilly Winter Lights produces white flowers in summer followed by pink berries in autumn. Bird attracting. Has low water requirements once established, deep soaking during dry periods will benefit the plant. Prune in early spring and late summer to maintain desired size and shape. Plant 1 metre apart for a dense hedge.
Position: Full sun – part shade
Foliage Height: 5m
Foliage Width: 2m
Garden Uses:
Tall Hedge
Native Gardens
Feature plant
Planting Tips:
When planting Australian natives they don’t require too much work to get them settled. Fertiliser Australian native plants in the prime growing seasons, Spring and early Autumn for the best results. However, make sure to use the right food. Almost all natives dislike soils and food with high phosphorus levels, therefore when fertilising these plants make sure to use a fertiliser made especially for them with phosphorus (P) level of 3% or less.
If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Make sure to use a premium quality Australian Native Potting Mix as this has the correct balance of wetting agents and nutrients required for having a healthy plant.
