Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'
Family Name:
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Myrtaceae |
Common Name:
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Bottlebrush |
Size:
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4m tall x 2m wide |
Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
Description:
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An upright native shrub with narrow green leaves and pendulous branches. Red bottlebrush flowers from late spring to mid summer. |
Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Suits sandy to well-drained soil. |
Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. If ever required prune every 3-4 years for a natural shape, or every 2 years for a tidy hedge. |
Features:
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• Ideal screening or hedging plant • Attractive flowers • Bird attracting |
Sizes Grown:
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18cm, 30cm, 40cm |