weeping bottlebrush
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A half-hardy, evergreen small shrub or tree with arching to weeping branches bearing aromatic, linear to lanceolate leaves up to 7cm long. Clusters of bright red flowers in cylindrical spikes up to 20cm long are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Pendulous weeping
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of weeping bottlebrush
Distribution map
Eastern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of weeping bottlebrush
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weeping bottlebrush care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
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