Callistemon pallidus
Family Name:
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Myrtaceae |
Common Name:
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Lemon Bottlebrush |
Size:
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3m tall x 2m wide |
Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
Description:
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An upright native shrub with light grey-green foliage and lemon bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer. |
Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Suits a wide variety of soils. |
Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden. Low water requirement once established, requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Prune after flowering in early summer to maintain a compact growth habit. Fertilise with slow release, native fertiliser in spring. |
Features:
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• Bird attracting • Magnificent flowers • Drought tolerant once established |
Sizes Grown:
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Tube |