Bottlebrush
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An ornamental shrub for gardens, terraces, patios, flowerbeds and hedges.
Evergreen shrub growing up to 4m. Green-greyish and spear-shaped leaves lemon scented when rubbed. Vivid red and spike-shaped flowers growing between the leaves.
Once it has blossomed, take off flowers so that it blossoms until autumn.
Fertile and well-drained soils.
Direct sowing.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Baskets & Containers, Timber, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Hedge
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Description
Evergreen shrub. Narrow rigid leaves, lemon-scented when crushed. Crimson red brush flowers.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | April, May, June, July, Spring, Summer, Spring-Summer |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Callistemon citrinus |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 20-30 |
| Average germination (%) | 10 |
| Seeds per gram | 20.000 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Baskets & Containers, Timber, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Fertile, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
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