In its native land this species can grow 30m tall, it has a narrow, cylindrical crown. The leaves are leathery and deep bronze-green. The flowers are red, white or deep pink and bell-shaped in globular heads of about 15 to 20 blooms they bloom in early spring.
Microclimate
Sun
Shelter
Aspect
Hardiness
hardy
Drainage
Moist conditions with high humidity.
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Needs humus-rich (moderate fertility) clay and well drained. Hardy hybrids prefer water-logged soils