Lilly Pilly Cheeky Little Red - Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red

Lilly Pilly Cheeky Little Red - Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red

Name: Lilly Pilly Cheeky Little Red - Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red - 14cm
Price: 13.95 AUD
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Compact Lilly Pilly with vivid red new growth, perfect for small gardens and low hedges.

$13.95

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14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to part shade.

Size

Approx. 1-2m H x 1-2m W. Dense compact habit.

Water

Low to medium, water during extended dry periods.

Uses

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Container / Pot, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Native Garden, Topiary / Espalier.

Description

Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red is a compact Lilly Pilly prized for its vivid red new growth and tidy, dense habit. Growing to just 1-2m, it is perfectly suited to smaller gardens, low hedges, borders, and container planting. White flowers appear in spring, followed by small edible berries that attract native birds. This hardy Australian native thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a range of well drained soils. An excellent low maintenance choice for modern, coastal, and native garden styles where a splash of colour and compact form are desired.

Key Features:

Vivid red new growth providing striking colour in compact spaces.
Dwarf habit growing to just 1-2m, ideal for small gardens and borders.
Dense, tidy form that responds well to trimming and shaping.
White flowers followed by small edible berries attracting native birds.
Hardy Australian native suited to full sun, part shade and coastal conditions.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Performs well in most well drained soils including fertile beds and premium potting mix.
Light: Full sun to part shade for strongest foliage colour.
Watering: Low to medium, keep moist during establishment and extended dry periods.
Fertiliser: Use low-phosphorus slow release fertiliser, mulch well.
Maintenance: Trim regularly to maintain compact shape and encourage vivid red new growth.
Flowering: Produces small white fluffy flowers in summer followed by small edible berries.

Landscaping Ideas

Perfect for low hedges, garden borders, pathway edging and container planting. Its compact size makes it ideal for courtyard gardens, balconies and small urban spaces. The vivid red new growth pairs beautifully with silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses and white flowering perennials.

Expert Tip

Prune regularly to encourage fresh flushes of vivid red new growth. The more you trim, the more colour you get. Perfect for keeping this compact variety looking its best year round.

FAQ's

Q: How big does Cheeky Little Red grow?

Approximately 1-2m H x W, one of the most compact Lilly Pilly varieties.

Q: Is it psyllid resistant?

Yes, good psyllid resistance.

Q: How often should I trim it?

2–3 times per year to maintain shape and encourage red new growth.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Lilly Pilly Cheeky Little Red - Syzygium australe Cheeky Little Red

$13.95

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