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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'
    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'
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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'

    Commonly known as Bottlebrush

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    The most vivid scarlet flowers
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Australia (New South Wales, Victoria)
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long with prominent oil glands.
    • Red
      Vivid scarlet
    • Spikes
      To 15cm (6in) long at tips of shoots
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Lax shrub with slender, arching branches
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Leaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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    £8.50
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