OTHER: BOTTLEBRUSH RED CLUSTER
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LATIN NAME: LATIN NAME: CALLISTEMON CITRINUS 'RED CLUSTER'
The Basics
This unique evergreen has numerous pendulous branches covered with bottle-brush shaped cherry-red blooms starting in late spring and lasting through summer. Its densely compact, upright growth habit with bright green foliage reaches 12-15 feet tall (8-10 feet wide). Best performs as a small tree, background plant, hedge, grouping, and makes a great container plant. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; Tolerates shade Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant Soil Conditions: Adaptable to a variety of soils; Prefers well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11 The Care This adaptable evergreen shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune often to encourage new growth, and shear annually to maintain desired shape. |
