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Conservatory GreenhouseShrubs
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Callistemon are evergreen shrubs with aromatic, linear to lance-shaped leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers in which the long colourful stamens are prominent
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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