Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 1.50 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Winter |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
“Volcano” is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of showy, double, ruffled, bright red flowers. These appear from winter through spring and are complemented with glossy, dark green foliage. It is a relatively compact plant with an upright growth habit and typically reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It is tolerant of cool and humid climates as well as moderate frost once established. “Volcano” is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is also well suited to being maintained in a container. For hedging space plants 50 cm apart.
Escallonia ‘White Knight’ is a popular variety of Escallonia in NZ gardens and is renowned for its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy...
Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as the Crimson Rata Vine, is a sturdy climber that can grow up to 15 m tall if left untrimmed. It climbs by...
“Crimson Glory” is a variety of Manuka that features large, double, crimson-red flowers during late winter and spring. The deep green foliage is...
Buddleja fallowiana ‘Lochinch’, commonly known as the Butterfly Bush, is grown for its impressive flowers. This evergreen and fast-growing shrub...