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Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Star’ – Half Standard
Weeping Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush
£49.95
Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Star’ features vibrant red bottlebrush flowers and lush, arching evergreen foliage. Well suited to UK gardens, it provides remarkable architectural and colour interest. Thrives best in sunny, sheltered positions with moist yet free-draining soil.
£49.95
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Origin: Eastern Australia (species); 'Red Star' of horticultural origin
Genus: Callistemon
Species / Cultivar: 'Red Star'
Common Name: Weeping Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Toxicity: Toxic to pets
Best to be kept away from pets. It may contain compounds that are toxic.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 2-3m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 1.5m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Will need protection from frosts in order to survive winter, eg. with fleece jacket.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
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