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  • CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens' and COROKIA buddlejoides
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens' and LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Twickel Purple'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens' and MALUS 'Profusion'
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    CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Splendens'

    Commonly known as Bottlebrush

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    The most vivid scarlet flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • 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
      Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long with prominent oil glands.
    • Red
      Vivid scarlet
    • Spikes
      To 15cm (6in) long at tips of shoots
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Lax shrub with slender, arching branches
    • 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
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
    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
      Full sun
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
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