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Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green' (Common net bush 'Clean and Green')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green'
Other names
Common net bush 'Clean and Green', One-sided bottlebrush 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca quadrifida 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca quadrifida subsp. quadrifida 'Clean and Green', Calothamnus laevigatus 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca acerosa 'Clean and Green', Calothamnus clavatus 'Clean and Green'
Genus
Calothamnus Calothamnus
Variety or Cultivar
'Clean and Green' _ 'Clean and Green' is a tender, upright to rounded, evergreen shrub with linear, grey-green leaves and clusters of one-sided spikes of red flowers from late spring into autumn.
Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Upright
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8. Pruning is rarely needed.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green' (Common net bush 'Clean and Green') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowering will be reduced if grown in too fertile soil. Drought tolerant once established. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with good ventilation. In growth, water moderately and feed every 4-6 weeks with a phosphate-free fertiliser.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green'
Other names
Common net bush 'Clean and Green', One-sided bottlebrush 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca quadrifida 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca quadrifida subsp. quadrifida 'Clean and Green', Calothamnus laevigatus 'Clean and Green', Melaleuca acerosa 'Clean and Green', Calothamnus clavatus 'Clean and Green'
Genus
Calothamnus Calothamnus
Variety or Cultivar
'Clean and Green' _ 'Clean and Green' is a tender, upright to rounded, evergreen shrub with linear, grey-green leaves and clusters of one-sided spikes of red flowers from late spring into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8. Pruning is rarely needed.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Clean and Green' (Common net bush 'Clean and Green') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowering will be reduced if grown in too fertile soil. Drought tolerant once established. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with good ventilation. In growth, water moderately and feed every 4-6 weeks with a phosphate-free fertiliser.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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