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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Callistemon laevis
Bottlebrush
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen shrub to 4m, with pointed, lance-shaped leaves to 8cm long. In summer it produces 15cm long, red bottlebrush-like flowers with yellow-tipped stamens
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesConservatory and greenhouseFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VSP043010V0000H14020 | €107.00 | |
| 10LP043010V0100Z00020 | €28.00 | |
| 2.5LP043010V0025Z00010 | €8.97 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.