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  • CALLISTEMON viridiflorus 'Violaceus'
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    CALLISTEMON viridiflorus 'Violaceus'

    Commonly known as Bottlebrush

    Narrow leaves and purplish red bottlebrush flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, especially under glass
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania)
    • Evergreen
      Densely arranged, sharp-pointed, dark green leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Purple-red
    • Spikes
      Dense spikes to 8cm (3in) long
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, usually arching 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
      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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    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
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