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CALOTHAMNUS quadrifidus
Commonly known as Common net bush, One-sided bottlebrush
Grey-green needle-like leaves and bottlebrush flowers arranged on one side of the stem. Flowers are usually red, though some forms are yellow or white
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - leaves 3cm (1¼in) long
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Red -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect to spreading shrub. Flowers often form clusters 20cm (8in), or more, around the stems. Flowers have prominent, flattened bundles of long, red stamens
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects -
Place of origin - Australia (Western Australia) -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - irregular, axillary spikes 2.5cm (1in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - 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 - use loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light with good ventilation
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above
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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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Calothamnus - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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