crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens'
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Splendens' is a lax medium-sized evergreen shrub with slender arching branches clothed with narrow, rather stiff leaves, and bearing bright crimson bottlebrush-like flower spikes 15cm in length near the shoot tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens' (Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens')
- 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
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens'
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crimson bottlebrush 'Splendens' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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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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