Callistemon Splendens
Crimson Bottlebrush
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Common Name: Crimson Bottlebrush
Latin Name: Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: June to July/Splendid crimson-red, brush-like flower spikes.
Hardiness: Hardy (May need frost protection in harsh winters)
Eventual height/spread: 2m x 1.5m
Special features: leaves release a delicious lemon scent
This crimson bottlebrush plant makes an eye-catching specimen for a sunny shrub border with its silky, pinkish-red young shoots, which turn dark green with age. The leaves release a delicious lemon scent when crushed which adds a further interest. The bright red flower spikes are bottlebrush-like and appear in summer. A great shrub which will add colour and aroma to your garden.