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Potted Bottlebrush Plant on Stem - Description
- Potted Bottlebrush Plant (Standard Form)
- Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
- Also known as Crimson Bottlebrush, Stiff Bottlebrush, or Rigid Bottlebrush
- Evergreen, Small Ornamental Tree
- Current Height: 110cm (including stem)
- Pot Size: 30cm
Potted Bottlebrush Plant on Stem - Characteristics
- Form: Standard tree form with clear stem
- Foliage: Aromatic, slender, lance-shaped leaves (up to 15cm long)
- Foliage Colour: Dark green all year round
- Flowers: Vibrant crimson-red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes (approx. 10cm long)
- Flowering Period: Late spring to summer
- Attracts pollinators such as bees
- Mature Size: Up to 4-8m high by 3-4m spread
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Evergreen: Retains foliage year-round
- Hardiness: Half-hardy – may need winter protection in colder regions
- Spacing: 4m apart if planted in groups
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
Potted Bottlebrush Plant on Stem - Uses
- Perfect for sunny patios or front gardens
- Ideal as a striking architectural feature
- Great in Mediterranean or exotic-themed gardens
- Suited for beds, borders, and containers
- Can be grown in pots and moved under cover in winter
- Grows best in moist but well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
- Regular watering from the base is essential while young
- Pair with bamboo, lavender, or nandina for texture and contrast
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