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Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Alberys Red' (NSW Christmas Bush)

Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Alberys Red' (NSW Christmas Bush)

Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Alberys Red' (NSW Christmas Bush)

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NSW Christmas Bush — ‘Albery’s Red’

Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) — ‘Albery’s Red’

Bring classic Australian Christmas colour to your Sydney garden. Bright red bracts, glossy foliage and excellent performance in coastal suburbs — available for local delivery or pickup.

Why choose this NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum)

  • Seasonal impact: Abundant white flowers that mature into vivid red bracts, providing a dramatic display through late spring and early summer.
  • Selected cultivar — ‘Albery’s Red’: Bred for strong, dependable bract colour and a compact, bushy habit ideal for suburban gardens and containers.
  • Versatile use: Great as a specimen, informal screen, container feature, or source of cut stems for seasonal arrangements.

Key features & product specs — Christmas Bush

Botanical name Ceratopetalum gummiferum (‘Albery’s Red’)
Mature size Typically 3–5 metres high × ~2 metres wide in gardens (manageable with pruning)
Flowering & colour White flowers in spring → bright red bracts in late spring–early summer
Suitability Suited to Sydney coastal and temperate suburbs; tolerates light frost once established

Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Albery’s Red’

The Christmas Bush is a signature Australian native that brings festive colour to any landscape. ‘Albery’s Red’ combines evergreen structure with seasonal spectacle: glossy, serrated leaves hold the plant’s shape year-round, then spring flowers mature into intense red bracts that truly stand out in suburban streetscapes, courtyards and coastal gardens. This cultivar is selected for reliable colour and compact habit — ideal for smaller blocks and container planting.

Planting & care — tailored for Sydney

  • Light: Full sun to part shade — brighter positions usually improve bract colour.
  • Soil: Well-drained soils only. Avoid waterlogged sites to reduce root-disease risk.
  • Water: Regular watering while establishing (12–18 months). Drought-tolerant once established with occasional supplementary watering during heatwaves.
  • Pruning: Light formative pruning after flowering promotes bushier growth and more stems for cutting.
  • Fertiliser: Use a low-phosphorus, native-friendly fertiliser in spring.

Plant health note: Choose a free-draining position and avoid heavy, poorly drained soils — good drainage is essential to reduce the risk of root disease.

Uses & design ideas — NSW Christmas Bush

  • Feature specimen: Single plant with a mulch ring and feature lighting shows off the seasonal colour.
  • Informal screen: A row of 3–4 specimens creates an attractive seasonal screen that bursts into colour each season.
  • Container planting: Excellent in large tubs for patios, entryways and terraces — moveable festive colour.
  • Cut stems: Strong bracts make excellent stems for seasonal floral arrangements.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency: During dry periods keep moist.

Soil: Loamy, sandy, or sandy loam

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers:

More info: - At the onset of Spring, water in a solution of iron or sulphate.
- Fertilize with liquid feed and low phosphorus slow-release fertiliser.
- Mulch well.
- After flowering, prune back by 1/3rd to keep the plant looking lush and healthy.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility:

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 3 m

Suitable for shaping:

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White, pink and red flowers

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring and summer

Fruit: Yes

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