CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Perth Pink'
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CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Perth Pink'
Commonly known as Bottlebrush
Clear pink flowers
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
May need restrictive pruning under glass -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass. -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Victoria) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Clear pink -
Spikes5-15cm (2-6in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterLoam based potting, JI. No 2. with full light and ventilation.
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVariable habit with arching branches
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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.
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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) -
Scented foliageLeaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Sheltered position. -
Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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