CALLISTEMON rigidus

Hardy red bottlebrush which thrives in poor soils in full sun

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£16.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - linear to lance-shaped, matt, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
Red
Height - 1-2.5m (3-8ft)
Spread - 2-3m (6-10ft)
Tall Shrub - bushy, stiff-stemmed 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)
Against a wall
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
Place of origin - Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Spikes - - numerous spikes to 5cm (2in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
Linear
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 -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil