Erythrostemon — Shrubs
Erythrostemon
Full sun, light watering — fine in mild parts of the UK.
- Plant out
- May
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H3
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart.
Toxic to pets
The leaves and pods burn the mouth and cause vomiting if chewed, so ring your vet if a pet eats any and get medical advice for a child.
→ Your vet, Animal PoisonLine, or the Veterinary Poisons Information Service.