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The bottle brush plant, Callistemon citrinus, bears dramatic crimson-red flower spikes, in contrast with dark green, aromatic foliage, in spring and summer. New foliage has a pink-red flush, but darkens with age.
Native to Australia, Callistemon citrinus thrives in warm, sheltered conditions, and is suceptible to frost damage. For best results, and the greatest flowering potential, grow in front of a sunny wall or in a container which you can bring indoors in autumn.
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Callistemon and wildlife
Callistemon has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
