Interesting shrub or tree, perennial and evergreen, with rapid growth and compact habit, it is native to New Zealand and Australia where it can reach up to 20 m in height. Strongly lignified and branched from the base, it has rigid, arched and erect stems, which bear small opposite elliptical leaves, with smooth margins and obtuse apex, glabrous and leathery, gray-green on the upper page and whitish on the lower one. In late spring, sometimes inconsistently in our latitudes, we can witness a showy flowering, consisting of inflorescences that develop at the axil of the leaves, in the apical parts of the branches, and which are composed of showy tufts of scarlet red stamens ending with golden anthers. Although of short duration, they are much appreciated by bees and insects in general. Characteristic of this plant is the emission, at the level of the branches, of curtains of long pendulous aerial roots, which are used by this shrub to cling to rocky cliffs and escarpments.
Based on their properties and traits, we have selected the plants that pair best with your choice.
Our care tips
The secrets of a happy plant
Production
A growing cycle that values every detail
At Vivai Capitanio, every plant comes from a careful, sustainable growing process, built on more than 35 years of experience and innovation.
Production sites
Excellence in production, rooted in the land
Today, with nine production sites between the sea and the slopes of the Murgia, we grow a wide assortment of plants with passion.
A site sheltered from the wind, ideal for the more delicate species and for the early stages of growth.
On slightly higher ground, home to the more mature plants, ready for immediate effect.
A wide area above the gully, specialising in ornamental grasses.
Here the plants spend the longest phase of their growth before going to market.
A natural karst hollow, the perfect habitat for climbers and succulents.
The heart of the nursery: this is where the cuttings are raised and first potted on.
A recently acquired site with advanced greenhouses for plants with particular requirements.
A system of greenhouses and shade houses for species from warm climates or with low light requirements.
A site sheltered from the wind, ideal for the more delicate species and for the early stages of growth.
A Xylella-free site, created to offer customers production free of any restriction
Our services
Tailored services for your green spaces
At Vivai Capitanio we offer a complete range of services designed to meet the needs of garden centres, landscapers and green-space professionals.
We assemble each trolley with precision, so you get fresh plants without having to order large quantities.
We provide photographic labels with botanical information and planting suggestions, to show every plant at its best.
A display area where we present the best of our production, reserved for trade professionals.
A display area where we present the best of our production, reserved for trade professionals.
Let’s talk about your projects
Growing the right solutions together
Partner with a trusted name in the nursery industry. Our team is ready to understand your requirements and provide tailored solutions. Contact us for expert advice and personalised support from our specialists.
Experience and reliability
Efficient logistics
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.
Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.