This upright spreading shrub to small tree has stiff angular branching that forms an open rounded crown. It has large light green rounded leaves and the red cup-shaped flowers appear in a terminal raceme during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Greyia radlkoferi is naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained moderately fertile moist sandy stony soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

Transvaal Bottlebrush is grown for its flowers and sprawling habit. It is planted in shrub borders or against a wall for foliage contrast tolerating hot conditions. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2-4 years and is moderately long lived. In cold climates it is grown under glass as a potted specimen requiring ample light. ID 486

Greyia(GRAY-ee-ah) radlkoferi (rad-ee-KOF-er-eye)

Greyiaceae(GRAY-ee-AY-see-ee)