Botanical Name: Callistemon Great Balls of Fire 200mm

Common Name: Bottlebrush

Features:              

• Evergreen foliage 
• New Foliage is bright electric red
• Grey-green older foliage
• Long slender leaves
• Dense compact bun shaped shrub
• Bushy foliage
• Spreading
• Shows year round interest

Position:

Full sun

Ideal For:

• Permanent formal structures
• Native and exotic themed gardens
• Hedging 
• Pots/Tubs
• Shrubbery
• Small gardens, patios and courtyards
• Lining driveways or sidewalks

Plant Apart:

0.4m

Height at Maturity:

1.2m

Average Height:

from the top of the Pot: 250mm

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: 
• Average - slightly acidic and sandy soil 
• Well-drained 
• Climate:
• Full sun preferred 
• Can handle a wide range of conditions 
• Durability:
• Drought resistant

Care:

• Low to medium water requirement once established 
• Use a slow release fertiliser annually 
• Responds well to pruning to maintain shape and encourage leaf colour

Design:

• Foreground plant in landscaping designs
• Adds a splash of colour to small gardens, patios and courtyards
• Works perfectly in native and exotic gardens
• Adaptable to a wide range of garden styles