A very attractive shrub/small tree. The foliage is unusual and the pink/red florets are quite striking. We have found it to be hardy in full sun or semi shade. We think it is a "must have" in any large garden in the upper half of the North Island. A good specimen tree. Can be kept trimmed.
A new species that appears to be related, was discovered in Northland in 2000. Here is a link to that story in NZ Geographic:
https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/northlands-new-tree/