Callistemon citrinus
Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Common Red Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush
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Callistemon citrinus, the most reliable of the Australian Bottlebrushes in the UK climate, is an evergreen shrub with attractive aromatic lanceolate foliage and stunning red flowers with elongated stamens borne in mid-summer. Its foliage is a pinkish shade when juvenile which together with the sculptural cylindrical flowers themselves and the knobbly seedpods remaining from the previous year's flowering make for a year-round succession of interest. Hardy in a sheltered south-facing position in the warmer parts of the UK, like all bottlebrushes, Callistemon citrinus prefers full sun and a moist yet well-drained soil.
Additional Information
| Order | Myrtales |
|---|---|
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Sub-Family | Myrtoideae |
| Synonyms | Callistemon citrinus var. splendens, Callistemon laevis, Callistemon lanceolatus, Melaleuca citrina, Metrosideros citrina |
| Geographical Origin | Australia: NSW and SE Victoria |
| Cultivation | Full sun. A warm sunny south-facing aspect. Shelter against a wall in colder areas. Moist well drained soil |
| Eventual Height | 3 - 4.5m |
| Eventual Spread | 3m |
| Hardiness | Hardy in the milder areas of the UK. Down to about -8C lower where it has some cover from other sheltering plants |
Callistemon citrinus
Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Common Red Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush
Size
ex 1L pot
Availability:
Sold Out
£9.99
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