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PPEARANCE: Hardy evergreen native shrub with bright green leaves and scented white bottlebrush-like flowers in winter-spring which are bird attracting. Found in swamps and riverbanks along the north-east coast. USE FOR : Native gardens as a low hedge or feature shrub; bog and swamp gardens, seasonal areas of flooding; wildlife gardens, revegetation, frontline coastal sites. PLANTING : Tolerates most soil types including very acid soil; and a range of planting conditions, even wet feet. Plant in full sun to encourage flowering. Tolerates light frost and moderate drought once established. CARE : Mulch and water well, prune after flowering to encourage compact growth habit. HEIGHT & WIDTH : 1.5 m H x 1.5 m W.