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CALLISTEMON
Commonly known as Narrow-leaved bottlebrush
Range of shrubs to small trees with bottlebrush-like flower spikes in shades of red, purple, pink, white, green or yellow.
The bottlebrush flowers can be red, purple, pink, white, green or yellow and well grown specimens can be hard-pruned. In some species the hard seed capsules are released by fire.
Genus of 30 species or more of evergreen tress and shrubs from Australia from moist, open sites and in woodland.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLinear, rigid, sharp-pointed, thick, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Height2-4m (6-12ft) -
Spread3-5m (10-15ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, dense to open shrub. Produces flowers in spikes to 12cm (5in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
Place of originAustralia (New South Wales)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterLoam based compost, full light and ventilation
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
Callistemon - Growing Guide
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2-4m (6-12ft)
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Buy Varieties of CALLISTEMON
CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Little John'
Crimson bottlebrush
miniature habit, deep red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Perth Pink'
Bottlebrush
clear pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Red Cluster'
Bottlebrush
compact growing with deep scarlet flowers
CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'
Bottlebrush
the most vivid scarlet flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON 'Inferno'
Bottlebrush
brilliant red.
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50
CALLISTEMON pallidus
Lemon bottlebrush
cream coloured flowers and narrow leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON 'Red Rocket'
Bottlebrush
(syn. C. 'Red Rock') - Bright red new growth on darker foliage and red flowers. This is a small growing variety suitable as a low hedge
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50
CALLISTEMON rigidus
Stiff bottlebrush
hardy red bottlebrush which thrives in poor soils in full sun
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON salignus
White bottlebrush, Willow-leafed bottlebrush
one of the hardiest of the bottlebrushes with narrow willow-like leaves and pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON sieberi
Alpine bottlebrush
(pityoides) - This is the hardiest species with narrow leaves and pale yellow flowers in short spikes
CALLISTEMON viminalis
Weeping bottlebrush
attractive weeping habit with bright red flowers. Had proved hardy at Burncoose
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CALLISTEMON viminalis 'Hot Pink'
Weeping bottlebrush
bright pink
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50
CALLISTEMON viridiflorus 'Violaceus'
Bottlebrush
narrow leaves and purplish red bottlebrush flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
