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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Perth Pink'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Perth Pink'

    Commonly known as Bottlebrush

    Clear pink flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £16.50 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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    • Good to know
      May need restrictive pruning under glass
    • 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
      Leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Clear pink
    • Spikes
      5-15cm (2-6in) long
    • 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
      Loam based potting, JI. No 2. with full light and ventilation.
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Variable habit with 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
    • Full sun
      Sheltered position.
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    £3.00
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