Callistemon Genoa Glory

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Large glowing ruby flowers are the attraction here, along with deep coloured stems; the bush itself can be a bit leggy and benefits from a hard prune after flowering to encourage bushiness and help it gain shape.

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Description

Callistemon forresterae 'Genoa Glory'

APPEARANCE : Dwarf tree or tall shrub, open and variable in habit, with strongly-coloured red bottlebrush flowers and papery bark. Leaves are small, very firm, with red-maroon stems.
USES: Native and wildlife gardens, as a clipped hedge or informal screen. Makes an excellent bird refuge.
PLANTING: Very hardy and forgiving in all types of soil, even quite wet ones. Prefers full sun or part shade. Salt and drought resistant once established.
CARE: Prune well after flowering to encourage bushiness and to shape the plant; feed with a native fertiliser afterwards.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1.5 - 2.5m H x 1m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide

We can't ship this product to South Australia, Tasmania, or Western Australia for biosecurity reasons.

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