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By Simbad


Callistemon  (Callistemon citrinus (Bottle brush))



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Lovely colours :o)

8 Dec, 2009

 

They are such unusual plants, are they hardy?

8 Dec, 2009

amy
Amy
 

Mine are Carole , I have about 8 all grown from seed that was given to me by the botanical gardens on the isle of wight , we were there visiting when their shrub was in flower I asked if they had any seed they said we will send you some when we have some , a year passed I didn't think anymore of it ,then a packet arrived with hundreds of seed , I grew them and gave the plants to anybody that would have one ....

I think I still have some seed if you would like some .. ..

8 Dec, 2009

 

Thanks Amy would love to have a go How big do they grow?;0)

8 Dec, 2009

 

Well done Amy, didn't grow this one from seed but do have some seed somewhere in my seedbox for different coloured ones, must search them out, what colour are yours ?

8 Dec, 2009

amy
Amy
 

I will sent you some Carole , My tallest one is about 5ft .. I have found that you can prune them to keep in a reasonable shape if you want ... I have kept a couple at about 3ft ... The seed looks almost like dust , they grow quite quickly once they start .. I'll sort it out tomorrow :o)

8 Dec, 2009

 

Thanks Amy you're a star!

8 Dec, 2009

 

I have this red one too Simbad. Such a bright red arent they. I didnt know you could collect seed !! I'm off up the garden in a bit to see if I can retrieve some as the old flower heads are still on. Thanks Simbad/Amy.
I was a bit scared of pruning mine Amy - one of mine is a bit leggy, when do you do it?

9 Dec, 2009



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