Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook' - 200 CM STEM C20

Description
The Weeping bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' (Callistemon viminalis) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its red flowers appear from May to September. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained, loose and sandy soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Weeping bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' reaches a height of approx. 6 m and grows up to 4 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Perennial bloomer * Suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Weeping bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
South Africa.

Growth
Shrub-like.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Well-drained, loose, sandy substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

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 flowers and leaves.

Flower
Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook' forms red flowers from May.

Use
Tub, winter garden