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Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

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A vigorous, rounded, evergreen shrub to 3m, with silvery pink new leaves, to 10cm long, ageing to mid-green. From spring to autumn it produces bottlebrush-like spikes of bright crimson flowers to 15cm long. Suitable for hedging in mild climates

Scientific classification

Species: Callistemon 'Red Clusters' (Callistemon 'Red Clusters')
Genus: Callistemon
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

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Callistemon 'Red Clusters' care guide

Moderate regular irrigation, deep soak during hot dry summer spells
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular irrigation, deep soak during hot dry summer spells

Fertilizing

Balanced slow-release feed applied once each early spring yearly

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring, or root semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun; established plants are drought resistant. In colder areas grow under glass in loam-based compost (JI No.2) in full light with good ventilation. Pot on or top dress in early spring

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