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PO Box 567
Lilydale, Vic 3140
Phone (03) 9735 3831

Callistemon pallidus 'Candle Glow' TM

Austraflora Silver Bottlebrush

Plant Type Large shrub
Flower Colour Bright lemon
Leaf Shape  
Leaf Colour Silver grey
Sun/Shade Full-lite shade
Climate Min Temperate
Climate Max Sub trop
Drought Dry periods
Coastal Frontline
Frost Heavy
Native Australia
Flower Months Sep-Apr

            

 

A low,, arching shrub w/striking, silver-grey foliag.e Perfume, bright lemon brushes flourish in spring, summer and sautumn, very attractive to all honeyeating birds.  Hardy in temperate to sup tropical and semi arid climates, in moist, well drained clay loams or sand, neutral to acid pH.  Prefers full sun or light shade, withstands heavy frost, and is suitable for coastal and indland gardens.

 

Excellent choice for covering branks, open garden beds and broad landscap planting. Clip regularly for hedging. Team with scarlet 'Firebrand' Callistemon for stunning combinatin.  Also a lovery cut flower.

 

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