CALLISTEMON viminalis

Commonly known as Weeping bottlebrush

Attractive weeping habit with bright red flowers. Had proved hardy at Burncoose

CALLISTEMON viminalis

Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£16.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2022

2 to 3 Litre

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Mature Size
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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
	Place of origin	Coastal areas of eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape

Spikes

10-20cm (4-8in) long

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 Loam based compost, JI No.2, full light and ventilation

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Lanceolate

(see photos above)

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.

RHS group 8

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