Waterwise Plant Details

Chittick

A large shrub or small tree with an upright, branching habit. Small, dark green leaves are held all along the stems which carry clusters of red, orange or yellow flowers for most of the year. Bird attracting. Responds well to pruning.

Pronunciation: Lam-bert-ee-ah

Warning: A few plants in the Protea family can be damaged by phosphorous (P). Exercise caution when applying fertiliser.