Acmena Lilly Pilly Forest Flame
$24.95 – $49.95
CODE:Acmena Lilly Pilly ‘Forest Flame’
Acmena smithii minor ‘Forest Flame’
The Acmena Lilly Pilly ‘Forest Flame’ is an attractive native shrub with glossy fine, deep green foliage. New growth flushes bright red , then starts to turn green once mature. Can be pruned down to 1m high or desired size. White flowers emerge in Summer and are followed by pink/purple edible berries, which can be avoided if desired when pruned regularly.
Position: Full sun
Height: 2 metres
Width: 1 – 1.5 metres
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Garden Uses:
Hedge/Screen
Topiary or among other plants to create an interesting contrast
A colourful addition to the native garden
Fire retardant
Planting Tips:
Australian Natives do not require too much work to get them settled in the garden. By applying an Australian Native fertiliser in their prime growing seasons, Spring and early Autumn, will give plants a boost and keep them healthy. Make sure to use the right food, almost all natives dislike soils and fertilisers with high phosphorus levels, fertilisers with a Phosphorus (P) level of 3% or less is ideal. Only use fertilisers especially made for these plants, look for a feed which reads “Australian Native Fertiliser”.
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. Use a premium quality Australian Native potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for making this particular group of plants healthy.
