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Additional Plant Details

Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects under glass.
Place of Origin - Australia (New South Wales, Victoria). Introduced into UK by Joseph Banks in 1788,
Scented Plant: Scented foliage - leaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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CALLISTEMON citrinus

Crimson bottlebrush, Lemon bottlebrush

Lemon scented leaves and bright red flower spikes

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - lance-shaped, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long with prominent oil glands.

Tall Shrub - variable shrub, often with arching branches.

Hardiness Rating

Half hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to 0°C (32°F)

Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - usually to 3m (10ft) dependant on protection. May need restrictive pruning under glass.

Preferred Location

Full Sun - sheltered position.

Greenhouse or 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