CALLISTEMON 'Inferno'

Commonly known as Bottlebrush

Brilliant red.
  • Evergreen
    Lance-shaped, glandular, mid- to dark green leaves 2-6cm (¾-2½in) long
  • Red
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    75cm (30in)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Produces flower heads 10-15cm (4-6in) long
  • 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)
  • Full sun

CALLISTEMON 'Inferno'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    In colder areas can be grown in a large container and moved to shelter in winter
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects under glass
    Place of origin
    Australia (Queensland, New South Wales). Garden origin. UK. S. Yandall, Cornwall
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a warm, sheltered border
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
  • 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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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1.2m (4ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  75cm (30in)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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