Lambertia formosa - Honey Flower, Mountain Devil

Lambertia formosa

Honey Flower, Mountain Devil

Description: Native in the New South Wales area, this erect shrub to 9' has dark green narrow leaves and beautiful bright red flowers appear throughout the year. I saw this growing in the Blue Mountains area, should prove to be rather cold hardy. Prefers well-drained soil in sunny position. Supplement with an application of bone meal to promote rapid growth.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Shrub to 9'
Flower Color	Bright Red
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Well drained soils
Native	New South Wales
Family:	Proteaceae

Key Benefits

	Excellent rockery plant
	Attractive red flowers
	Ornamental fruit

Problem Solving Features

	Humidity tolerant, some shade tolerance noted
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer needed
	Excellent for well drained soils

Pricing - See Price List Here

Germination from seed (difficult) or soft tip cuttings.

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