Description
"Winter Lights" Lilly Pilly (Syzygium australe) promises a radiant garden experience, even in the depths of Makuru (winter). The large shrub captivates with new growth in a bright cherry red hue, ensuring it's a showstopper year-round. As an Australian native, it's no surprise it thrives with the local climate while lighting up gardens.
For those keen on keeping "Winter Lights" shining at its best, make sure to enrich poor, sandy soils with a soil conditioner when planting. Though known for its drought-hardiness once settled in, a splash more water during Bunuru (late summer) heatwaves will keep it in top shape. Keeping with the spirit of the Lilly Pilly family, a touch of pruning post-flowering will ensure it stays as vibrant as its name suggests. When it comes to gardening, this one surely lights up the winter!
| Botanical Name | Syzygium australe |
| Common Name | Lilly Pilly |
| Cultivar | Winter Lights |
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Classification |
Large Shrubs |
| PBR Name | Winter Lights |
| Origin | Eastern Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3 - 5 M |
| Width | 1 - 3 M |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-draining sandy/loamy soils improved with soil conditioners. |
| Water Requirement | Deep, consistant watering is ideal while the plant is establishing through hot weather. Once established, it's drought-hardy, but will perform better with regular water through warm weather. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Time | Kambarang (late spring) to Birak (early summer) |
| Toxicity | Fruits are edible, though ornamental varieties are bred for their looks, not their taste. Entire plant is considered non-toxic to humans and pets. |
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