Callistemon speciosus - STDS 18-20 CM RB

Description
The Albany bottlebrush (Callistemon speciosus) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its decorative flowers appear from January to March. The grey-green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. Well-drained, loose and sandy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Albany bottlebrush reaches a height of approx. 2.4 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Callistemon glaucus.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Albany bottlebrushs are grey-green, lanceolate.

Growth
Shrubby.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Flower
Callistemon speciosus forms scarlet flowers from January.

Use
Tubs, winter garden, pruning