CALLISTEMON viminalis 'Rose Opal'
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CALLISTEMON viminalis 'Rose Opal'
Commonly known as Bottlebrush
Deep pink-red bottlebrush flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink to red -
Panicles
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Australian / New Zealand
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Linear
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Height and Spread
1.5 metres -
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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) -
Half hardy to frost tender
Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F) -
Scented foliage
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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