Callistemon or 'Bottlebrush' are a native of Australia but Callistemon have been successfully grown in the UK for many years. Cold hardy varieties include Callistemon viridiflorus, Callistemon citrinus, Callistemon subulatus and Callistemon pallidus, however with proper protection many other Callistemon deserve a place in the garden.
 

CALLISTEMON and CALLISTEMON NURSERIES for the UK
 
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Callistemon Plant Profile Growing Hints and Landscape Uses

Callistemon are a group of evergreen medium to large shrub with bunches of 'bottle brush' flowers in Spring and Summer. Callistemon are generally a hardy plant that tolerate drought and frost. Callistemon make great garden and landscaping plants, they attract birds and can be prunned lightly to retain shape or cut back heavily if required. Full sun and a low phosphorous fertiliser, mulch to retain moisture. Some callistemon can be used as hedges or screens 'Captain Cook' is one example.


Callistemon Plant Profile

Callistemon make an excellent garden plant in the UK when given some protection. Look out for the hardies species ranging from 1/2m to 4m. Hardy and drought tolerant with flowers that attract birds. Commonly known as "bottlebrushes" due to the shape of the flowers from late spring through to summer. A wide range of colours from white through to mauve and purple, including green flowering forms. A sunny position with a well mulched soil is suitable, Callistomen will tolerate just about any condition except for shade. Keep watered when establishing. Prune each year just below the old flowers to keep in shape.

Spring Reach Nursery

SPRING REACH NURSERY
Long Reach Ockham Surrey GU23 6PG
Tel 01483-284769 FAX 01483 -284769
An award winning plant nursery and one of the South's best kept secrets. We are set in heart of Surrey, and only 5 mins drive from RHS Wisley. Includes Includes Callistemon viminalis and linearis.
WEB SITE www.springreachnursery.co.uk

GARDEN BARGAINS, MAIL ORDER IN EU
Milliways Garden Centre Wexford Ireland 
Rosslare Road, Killinick, Tagoat Wexford Eire 11
phone: 0539158642
We Provide Mailorder Australian and NZ plants, in Ireland and Europe. Many suitable varieities grown hardy.
WEB: www.gardenbargains.ie

THE ROMANTIC GARDEN NURSERY

The Street Swannington Norwich Norfolk NR9 5NW
Tel 01603 261488 Fax 01603 864231
We are a specialist nursery holding a large stock of Topiary, Ornamental Standards and Specimen size Shrubs and Trees.
If you are looking to add formality or immmediate impact to your garden then visit us and be inspired. All plants can be delivered. Nursery open Wed, Fri and Sat 10am to 5pm
email enquiries@romantic-garden-nursery.co.uk
WEB: www.romantic-garden-nursery.co.uk



 
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