Callistemum citrinus Crimson bottlebrush (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Callistemum citrinus
Crimson bottlebrush
Evergreen shrub
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The Callistemum citrinus plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Crimson bottlebrush. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. lanceolatus.

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Latin Name:  Callistemum citrinus
Common Name:  Crimson bottlebrush
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  (Curtis.)Skeels.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Damp situations.

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in February in a shaded part of the greenhouse[78]. Cover with paper and stand the pots in a few centimetres of water until germination takes place[200]. Remove from the water tray as soon as the seed germinates. Seedlings are prone to damp off and must be watered with care and kept well ventilated[200]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood,7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Poor results[78].

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