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  • CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Red Cluster'
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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Red Cluster'

    Commonly known as Bottlebrush

    Compact growing with deep scarlet flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Sometimes has further flush of flowers in August.
    • 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
      Silvery pink new leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Red
      Deep scarlet
    • Spikes
      To 15cm (6in) long with gold stamens
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      To 2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      To 2m (6½ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
      In warm, sheltered climates
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Rounded shrub
    • 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)
    • 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.
    • Scented foliage
      Leaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      to 2.5m (8ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      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
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Against a wall
      Sheltered position
      Full sun
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