Syzygium (IB104-3) Cheeky Little Red

Common Name:
Cheeky Little Red Lilly Pilly

Description:
Syzygium ‘Cheeky Little Red’ is a compact and colourful Australian native shrub prized for its vibrant flushes of bright red new growth that mature to glossy deep green foliage. Selected for its dense habit and naturally tidy form, this dwarf lilly pilly is ideal for low hedging, borders, mass planting, feature pots and small garden spaces. In spring and summer, it may produce small fluffy white flowers followed by decorative pink to purple berries that attract birds. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, this hardy variety thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with regular moisture while establishing. Its neat growth habit responds well to pruning, making it an excellent low-maintenance option for formal or contemporary gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White
Cream

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Disease Resistant
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Topiary
Tolerates Pruning
New Red Growth

Toxicity:
Generally regarded as non-toxic to humans and pets. Berries are edible when ripe.

Companion Plants:
Lomandra
Westringia
Dianella
Correa
Nandina
Gardenia