Scientific Name: Seringia hillii

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  • Pronunciation:
    seh-RIN-jee-uh HILL-ee-eye
  • Common Name:
    Tall Firebush
  • Derivation:
    was Keraudrenia hillii
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    BYTTNERIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Mauve or white flowers to 10mm, spring and summer
  • Fruit:
    Brown hairy pods
  • Vegetation Type:
    Coastal heath - dry areas, and Montane
Identification Notes

New growth covered in rust-coloured hairs. Leaves whitish below. Flowers in groups of 2-9

Landscaping Notes

Hardy shrub for dry, sunny situations. Prune to encourage bushy growth.