Callistemon Burgundy

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$4.95

Big bold 3m shrub with pink and apple green new growth; and maroon to dark red flowers from late spring to early autumn. Easy to grow, fast-growing, hardy, and great for attracting wildlife.

Our customer Ian in Melbourne sent us images of his Burgundy callistemon flowering - and well-protected!

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Description

Callistemon citrinus, Melaleuca citrina 'Burgundy' - bottlebrush

APPEARANCE : Large burgundy red bottlebrush shaped flowers give a display of colour in spring and summer, often again in autumn, over this generously-sized shrub.
ORIGIN : Native to NSW, QLD, VIC
USE FOR : In native gardens, as feature plant. Flowers are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects. Ideal as a clipped hedge and in massed plantings.
CLIMATE : Will tolerate light frost once established. Cold, heatwave, and drought will reduce flowering.
PLANTING : Very hardy and forgiving in all types of soil and most climates. In the wild often growing in swampy areas or seasonally wet soils. Prefers full sun but will tolerate dappled shade.
CARE : Prune to shape after flowering and feed with a native fertiliser.
MATURE HEIGHT & WIDTH : 3m H x 2m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
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