Cantua buxifolia - Magic Flower

The natural environment of this shrub are the mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

It is Peru's national floral emblem.

Cantua is a large rounded shrub with drooping heads of large tubular shaped cerise flowers.

It flowers in late spring, summer and autumn.

Great for attracting 'honey eaters'.

Height to 2-3m

Width 2m

Full sun to part shade.

Frost and drought tolerant.