CALLISTEMON viminalis
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CALLISTEMON viminalis
Commonly known as Weeping bottlebrush
Attractive weeping habit with bright red flowers. Had proved hardy at Burncoose
£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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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass. -
Place of origin
Coastal areas of eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreenleaves 2-6cm (¾-2½in) long.
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Red
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Spikes10-20cm (4-8in) 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 compost, JI No.2, full light and ventilation
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2-8m (6-26ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6-10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub or small tree
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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) -
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
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Weeping / pendulous
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Mature Size2-8m (6-26ft)
2-3m (6-10ft)
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