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Callistemon citrinus
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EvergreenFamily: Myrtaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
- Half hardy
Flower colour:
Red
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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 ‘Citrinus’ and wildlife
Callistemon ‘Citrinus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Callistemon ‘Citrinus’ poisonous?
Callistemon ‘Citrinus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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