Ceratopetalum gummiferum, the New South Wales Christmas bush, is a tall shrub or small tree popular in cultivation due to its sepals that turn bright red-pink at around Christmas time. [1] The specific name gummiferum alludes to the large amounts of gum that is discharged from cut bark.

2020年11月8日 · Plant in full sun for prolific flowering and in a spot sheltered from the wind. Water regularly during spring and summer. If you’re after a dwarf variety, look for the dwarf ‘Johanna’s Christmas’ which grows up to three metres tall and wide, or ‘Albery’s Red’, a compact form of the NSW Christmas Bush growing up to 5m high .

The majestic NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) is the perfect plant to add to your garden before the Christmas period. With beautiful blooming red sepals during the three-week period over Christmas, this plant is aptly named.

2024年5月23日 · There are several flowers, bushes, and trees that make for the perfect Christmas plants. There are plenty of vibrant plants to choose from, from fiery poinsettias to the iconic mistletoe and holly plants that provide a nod to the classic Christmas palette.

Prostanthera lasianthos, commonly known as the Victorian Christmas bush[2] or coranderrk , [3] is a large shrub or small tree of the mint family, Lamiaceae, which is native to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in Australia.

Christmas bush is an evergreen shrub of the myrtle family, native to Australia. It grows to 2 5 metres (6 14 ft) in height and has glossy green leaves. The small white flowers appear in spring and early summer, followed by spherical blue-black berries. The berries are poisonous to humans but are popular with birds.

2022年10月3日 · In our how to grow and care guide, I’ll officially introduce you to the Christmas bush, and more specifically the NSW Christmas bush. I’ll talk through how to care for your plant, how to propagate, pests and diseases, and lastly, some frequently asked questions about this iconic Australian native.

Christmas Bush is an Australian native plant that prefers a free draining or sandy soil. Christmas Bush will benefit from a light prune all over in January or February once its colourful red display has faded. Cut off pieces of Christmas Bush when it’s in full red/green colour to decorate your Christmas table or entertaining space.

Formerly known as Senna bicapsularis, but more commonly called the christmas bush, this attractive evergreen shrub can grow quite large. It features sunny yellow blooms that appear late in the fall and last through the frost.

NSW Christmas Bush is a large shrub or small tree, with different varieties growing between 1.5 and 6 metres tall and up to 3 metres wide. They create a gorgeous focal point in the garden, attract bees, butterflies and birds, dwarf varieties are great for growing in pots and you can cut the decorative stems for a vase display.