Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas' (Dwarf NSW Christmas Bush)

Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas', commonly known as Dwarf NSW Christmas Bush, is a compact Australian native shrub prized for its festive seasonal display and attractive evergreen foliage. Small white flowers appear in spring to summer, followed by decorative sepals that gradually turn brilliant shades of pink and red, creating a spectacular display around Christmas. Its fresh green leaves may produce bronze-toned new growth, adding further colour and interest throughout the year. With its naturally dense, rounded shape, this dwarf variety offers the beauty of the traditional NSW Christmas Bush in a more manageable size. 

Ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards and container displays, Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas' makes an attractive feature plant and works well in mixed native garden beds or mass plantings. Its compact growth habit suits gardeners looking for seasonal colour without the size of a full-sized Christmas Bush. For best results, plant it in a sunny position with well-drained soil and provide consistent moisture, particularly during flowering and hot weather. Lightly prune after the colourful display has finished and apply a suitable native plant fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.