Flowers full of nectar are a favourite of birds and insects. A compact shrub to 2m. Leaves with short teeth at the end. Flower spikes up to to 15cm long. Flowers orange with dark coloured style with a hooked end when fully open.
Flowering start in September.
Identification
The main flower colour is orange. Dark coloured styles and large flower spike. Leaves with just a few teeth.
Uses
Good source of nectar for birds and insects.
References
Flowers and Plants of NSW and Southern Queensland. Rotherham, Briggs, Blaxell and Carolin.
Created: 18 Feb 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 03 Jun 2014 - Member - John and Val
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