Callistemon ‘Great Balls of Fire’ – Bottlebrush
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- Callistemon ‘Great Balls of Fire’
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- Callistemon citrinus ‘Great Balls of Fire’
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- Callistemon citrinus ‘Great Balls of Fire’
Callistemon ‘Great Balls of Fire’ is a striking foliage plant that deserves a place in many gardens. It is hardy in diverse situations, and is a naturally easy care plant, that will really shine with a little bit of extra care such as a light pruning every now and again. This cultivar rarely flowers but should be grown for its wonderful, bright pink to red new growth which is borne on a very compact, bun-shaped shrub. It grows well in a wide range of climatic conditions, from humid tropical areas to cool temperate climates. Once established it is dry tolerant, but it will appreciate deep watering in dry periods. A light regular trim and an application of a good general purpose fertiliser will be beneficial. if it gets neglected, this plant can take a heavier pruning, and will respond well thanks to the many dormant buds in its stems.
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Callistemon |
| Cultivar: | Great Balls of Fire |
| Common Name: | Bottlebrush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 3 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 3 metre |
| Ph Level: | Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Special Features: | Bonsai, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant |
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Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
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