Callistemon citrinus |
Native Region: Australia
Zone Range: 09-10
Preferred Climate: Mediterranean
Harvest Date: Sunday 12 November, 2006
Seed count: 75-100
Description:
This evergreen shrub has arching branches with dark green lance-shaped leaves. Bears brilliant crimson-red bottlebrush flower spikes in spring and summer.
Notes:
Good drainage is essential, especially when growing this shrub in cooler regions.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Surface-sow seed onto moist soil mix at 16-18 degrees Celsius in spring. Grow in moist, but well-drained moderately-fertile soil in full sun.
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