Crimson Waxflower

This average-sized shrub grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall and lives for around 16 years. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has numerous sturdy, slanted stems covered in delicate, waxy, gray bark, and the wood inside is burgundy-brown.

The branches trail down to the ground that and are covered with small amounts of miniature, long, tapering, leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are solid pink or lime, with deep purple patches, frail and leathery.

In late summer it produces dozens of medium-sized, blood red flowers with 6 oblong shaped petals. They are sturdy and have an overpowering scent that smells like candle wax.