Callistemon Laevis | 7.5 Litre Pot

An evergreen shrub with red bottlebrush-like flowers. Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to August Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection) Splendid crimson-red flowerspikes are borne in profusion, putting on an impressive display in spring and summer. An eye-catching specimen for a sunny shrub border, the new foliage emerges with a pinkish-red flush, but turns dark green with age. In frost prone areas it’s best to grow them in a container so they can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. The leaves will release a delicious lemon scent when crushed. Garden care: Tip prune young plants to encourage bushy growth. Established plants should be pruned in stages over two or three summers, cutting back older wood to younger, outward-facing shoots immediately after flowering.