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Callistemon viminalis 'Matthew Flinders'
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
An evergreen small shrub with a rounded shape, short branchlets with narrow green leaves and dark crimson red bottlebrush flowers that appear throughout the year, but peak bloom time is early summer through autumn. Plant in full sun to light shade. Is drought tolerant in coastal gardens but tolerates and performs best with some moisture. Provides nectar for bees and birds.
Callistemon
Species
viminalis
Cultivar
'Matthew Flinders'
Bottlebrush
Myrtaceae
Australia
DETAILS
1 m
.75 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Prefers even moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost
Immaculate / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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