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

Callistemon kenmorrisonii 'Lone Ranger' (Betka Beauty TM)

Crimson Bottlebrush

Plant Type Large shrub
Flower Colour Crimson
Leaf Shape Lanceolate - medium
Leaf Colour Light green
Sun/Shade Full-lite shade
Climate Min Cool temperate
Climate Max Sub trop
Drought Dry periods
Coastal Second level
Frost Hardy
Native Native
Flower Months Sep-Feb

            

 

A compact shrub single or mujltistemmed with papery bark. Fresh light green foliage and bright new red stems display the large dense crimson in spring-summer.  Very attractive tohoney eating birds. Loves full sun or lght shade. Hardy in most to wet clay loams or sandy soils and will tolerate seasonaly dryness.  Thrives in climnates ranging from cool temp to sub tropical and semi arid.  Frost hardy. Second line coastal.

 

Plant as a specimen or in groups, around pools or for screening: in streetscapes and open parkland. Very showy and eye-cathcing display in ay langscape, and perfect flora for fauna.

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