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Beginner
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4m
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8m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
Other names: Crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens'
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Genus: Callistemon
Variety or cultivar: 'Splendens' _ 'Splendens' is an evergreen shrub with distinctive, red bottle-brush flowers in spring and summer. Flower buds are silvery and flowering is followed by hard cylindrical seed-pods.
Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens' is: Evergreen
Flower: Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage is fragrant.
Habit: Arching
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' (Masterwort 'Ruby Wedding'), Cordyline australis (Cabbage tree)
Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens' (Crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining, fertile soil in full sun, avoiding chalky soils. Choose a sheltered position.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Christine Fuller
This summer I planted a beautiful standard Callistemon Citrinus splendens, which is very happy in the front garden. Should I protect the main central stem from the oncoming snow by wrapping in garden floss type felt ?
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- Posted: Thu. 15th December 2011 07:54
- Last reply: Thu. 22nd December 2011 21:16
Question from
William Stewart
I have 2 Bottlebrush plants that look very tatty, although they do have new buds, will this plant come back to it's former glory...
William
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- Posted: Mon. 29th March 2010 14:46
- Last reply: Thu. 1st April 2010 11:36
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