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Callistemon citrinus Splendens / 7.5L / 100Cm
Callistemon citrinus Splendens
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant crimson bottlebrush flower spikes
- Long-flowering and repeat flowering habit
- Evergreen foliage with interesting colour
- Tolerant of coastal conditions and drought
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Ideal for containers, patios and borders
Overview
Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens', commonly known as the Crimson Bottlebrush, is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its remarkable, brightly coloured red flower spikes that resemble traditional bottlebrushes. Flowering from May through August, this long-flowering and repeat-flowering variety brings a touch of the exotic to the garden. Featuring a bushy, upright and arching growth habit with attractive foliage, it makes a magnificent specimen plant and thrives in sunny borders or patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Stunning crimson bottlebrush flowers create a dramatic focal point.
- Long and repeat-flowering season provides extended garden interest.
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round structure and presence.
- Well suited to coastal gardens and sheltered spots.
- Easy to care for and manage in a variety of settings.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flowering Season | May to August |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright and arching |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 250-400 cm |
| Mature Spread | 250-400 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H3 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in a sheltered or coastal position facing south or west. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loam, sand or clay soils with a well-drained drainage type and acid to neutral pH. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in August to September following Pruning Group 8 guidelines. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered winter protection location. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Patios
- Courtyards
- Coastal gardens
- Wall-side borders
- Specimen planting
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
- Exhibits good drought tolerance once established and handles coastal conditions well.
- Features year-round interest spanning all twelve months.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 100 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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