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Callistemon leavis / 7.5L / 75Cm
Callistemon laevis
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant bottlebrush flowers
- Evergreen foliage
- Elegant standard form
- Attractive to pollinators
- Ideal for patios
Overview
Callistemon laevis is a striking evergreen shrub trained as an elegant standard specimen, prized for its vibrant scarlet-red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers. Featuring narrow green foliage that provides year-round structure and winter interest, this moderate-growing plant brings a distinctive, architectural element to the garden. Its compact canopy and standard form make it an exceptional choice for patios, sunny borders, and small to medium-sized gardens.
Why We Love It
- Vibrant bottlebrush flowers create a stunning focal point.
- Evergreen foliage ensures year-round structure and interest.
- Elegant standard form adds height and architectural appeal.
- Attractive to pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity.
- Compact habit is ideal for containers and patios.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Callistemon laevis |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Green |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flower Form | Bottlebrush-shaped |
| Growth Habit | Standard |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 200cm – 400cm |
| Mature Spread | 200cm – 300cm |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Flowering Period | May – August |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in a south- or west-facing, sheltered location. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in acid-neutral, well-drained or free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate amount of water. |
| Winter Care | Best protected in a sheltered position during winter. |
| Soil pH | Acidic to Neutral |
Perfect For
- Patio containers
- Sunny borders
- Small to medium-sized gardens
- Architectural focal points
Good to Know
- Features attractive evergreen foliage that provides winter interest.
- Nectar-rich flowers offer pollinator support.
- Supplied as a 7.5L pot specimen.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 75Cm |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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