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crimson bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Callistemon
Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: bottlebrush flower

About this plant

An evergreen, arching shrub which may eventually reach a height of around 5m. Leaves are narrowly oblong to lanceolate and lemon-scented when bruised. Bright red flowers arranged in cylindrical spikes up to 10cm long are borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years