Description
Callistemon citrinus – Crimson Bottlebrush
1 scoop (approximately 500+ seeds) – adjustable via the dropdown menu
🌳 Description:
- Common names: Crimson Bottlebrush or Scarlet Bottlebrush
- A hardy Australian native shrub featuring vibrant red bottlebrush flowers that attract birds and pollinators.
- This evergreen plant is perfect for hedging, screening, or as a striking feature in any garden.
💮 Key Features:
- Flowers: Bright red bottlebrush spikes (spring/summer)
- Foliage: Dense, evergreen leaves
- Height: Up to 3m
- Uses: Feature plant, screening, attracting birds, low-maintenance landscaping
- Hardiness: Drought-tolerant, withstands frost, poor soils & coastal conditions
☀️ Climate Suitability:
- Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates and adapts well to coastal and inland environments.
🌱 Growing Conditions:
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates sandy or clay soils
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during dry periods
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
🌱 Propagation Instructions:
- Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or early summer when temperatures are warm.
- Sowing Medium: Use a well-draining seed-raising mix for optimal germination.
- Sowing Depth: Sprinkle seeds on the surface of moist soil; do not cover, as light aids germination.
- Watering: Place the seed tray in a shallow water container, allowing moisture absorption from below. Remove once the surface is moist to avoid waterlogging.
- Maintain Moisture and Warmth: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, maintaining temperatures of 18-25°C.
- Germination Timeframe: Expect germination within 14-30 days under ideal conditions.
- Seedling Care: Once seedlings emerge, provide bright, indirect light and good ventilation. Transplant into pots with quality potting mix when strong roots and several leaves develop. Gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting in their final location.
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- Bulk seed is available – please email us for wholesale orders
- Seeds are packed in sealed, labelled packets for freshness
📮Shipping Information
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🏡 About Abceeds
We are a family-owned and operated plant seed company based on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia. We pride ourselves on providing fresh, high-quality seeds harvested and tested by our team. If you have any questions or need assistance, please message us – we’re happy to help!
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- Source: Company-owned data and seed descriptions.
🌱 Visit Our Store:
- Explore more seeds by clicking on “Plant Seed Shop” at the top
- Add items to your cart for a single checkout experience
- Bulk seed is available – please email us for wholesale orders
- Seeds are packed in sealed, labelled packets for freshness
📮Shipping Information
- Australia Post with Tracking: Within Australia (excludes Tasmania and remote Western Australia).
- Spend more and save: Free shipping – minimum spend of $30.
🏡 About Abceeds
We are a family-owned and operated plant seed company based on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia. We pride ourselves on providing fresh, high-quality seeds harvested and tested by our team. If you have any questions or need assistance, please message us – we’re happy to help!
Backup Information:
- Source: Company-owned data and seed descriptions.
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