Pseudowintera colorata Winter Fire

Pseudowintera colorata Winter Fire Details

Pseudowintera colorata Winter Fire is a NZ native shrub that features striking foliage. The rounded leaves are red-pink with purple tones and blotches of darker red. The red colouring tends to intensify in cooler weather and when grown in full sun. Small, yellow flowers in spring are followed by small, dark fruits in summer. It grows compactly to about 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and periods of dry. Pseudowintera colorata Winter Fire is commonly included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a low hedge, maintained in a container, planted around the pool or barbecue area, or mass planted for a stunning display.