Callistemon Matthew Flinder ( POT SIZE: 20 cm )

COMMON NAME:  Bottlebrush 

Bred using the two species:  Callistemon Captain Cook and Callistemon Little John.   Callistemon Matthew Flinders adopt the dwarf compact growth habit of Little John along with the leaf of Captain Cook.  spring and autumn Callistemon Matthew Flinders forms masses of large, bright red bottlebrush flowers.   This evergreen bird attracting shrub will make an excellent addition to any garden or landscape.   Uses include screening, hedging, rockeries, containers and small native gardens.   It is a low maintenance and thrives in a sunny position in well drained soil.  Callistemon are very hardy plant, adaptable shrubs that will tolerate the poorest soil and withstand water logging for extended periods.   They are also strong against moderate coastal exposure and short periods of dryness.   Prune after flowering to promote strong new growth.  Callistemon Matthew Flinders can grow to a height of 75 cm high and a width of 50 cm wide. 

PLANT TYPE:  Evergreen/Hedge/Native/Outdoor/Perennial/Shrub/Waterwise 

SUNLIGHT:  Full sun 

FLOWER COLOUR:  Red

FLOWERING SEASON:  Autumn/Spring 

BOTANICAL GENUS:  Callistemon 

BOTANICAL SPECIES:  Viminalis 

MATURE HEIGHT:  75 cm

MATURE WIDTH:  50 cm

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