About

Rhabdothamnus solandri, the waiuatua, is a small evergreen shrub from New Zealand producing oval, toothed leaves and tubular, orange-red, bell-shaped flowers. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a frost-free, sheltered, shaded garden.

About the genus

Rhabdothamnus are small, evergreen shrubs from New Zealand with oval leaves and tubular, orange-red flowers. Grown in frost-free, sheltered, shaded gardens.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.