CALLISTEMON
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CALLISTEMON
Commonly known as Crimson bottlebrush, Lemon 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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Final height dependant on protection. May need restrictive pruning under glass. -
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, -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLance-shaped, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long with prominent oil glands.
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Greenhouse / 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 winter
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
Usually to 3m (10ft) -
Spread
Usually to 3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVariable shrub, often with arching branches. Produces flowers profusely in spikes 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
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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 foliageLeaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Sheltered position. -
Mature Sizeusually to 3m (10ft)
usually to 3m (10ft)
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Callistemon - Growing Guide
