Ochna atropurpurea Bird’s eye bush, carnival bush

Indigenous; 1 - 3m
Planting position: Full sun.
60cm spacing between plants.
Ideal for coastal areas.
Areas without severe frost.
Requires regular watering and well-draining soil.
Complete fertiliser application in spring.
Shape pruning.
Propagate from summer cuttings or fresh seed, sown immediately.

This carnival bush’s glossy evergreen leaves are serrated and when young, pinkish, but dark green when mature. Small black fruit follows the yellow spring flowers.