Callistemon Viminalis cv Pink Alma – Bottlebrush (AN)

Description

🌸 Callistemon Viminalis cv Pink Alma – Bottlebrush (Soft Pink Flowers) 🌸

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🌿 Description: Callistemon viminalis cv Pink Alma, commonly known as the Pink Bottlebrush, is a beautiful compact shrub that is celebrated for its stunning clusters of soft pink flowers. This cultivar blooms from autumn through spring, providing long-lasting color and attracting pollinators to your garden. Ideal for small gardens, borders, and containers, Pink Alma grows to a manageable size, making it perfect for gardeners with limited space or those who desire a smaller bottlebrush variety. Its attractive blooms also make it a favorite for birdlife, providing an excellent food source.

🌺 Key Features:

• Flowers: Large clusters of soft pink bottlebrush flowers that bloom from autumn through spring, creating a vibrant display.
• Foliage: Narrow, evergreen leaves that provide year-round greenery.
• Height: Grows to approximately 2 meters tall.
• Width: Reaches a spread of 1.5 meters wide, maintaining a compact and bushy form.
• Uses: Ideal for smaller gardens, mixed borders, or containers. Perfect for attracting birds and other pollinators.
• Hardiness: Tolerant of a range of growing conditions, including coastal areas and drought-prone environments.

☀️ Climate Suitability: Thrives in full sun and can tolerate a variety of climates, including dry and coastal areas. It is ideal for warmer climates but also does well in temperate zones with moderate winters.

🌱 Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, but can tolerate poorer soils once established.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
• Growth Rate: Medium; forms a compact shrub that is perfect for smaller gardens.

🌱 Propagation Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or early summer when the soil is warm.
• Sowing Medium: Use a well-draining seed-raising mix for optimal germination.
• Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds lightly on the surface, as light is required for germination.
• Watering: Water from below by placing the seed tray in a shallow container of water to allow moisture absorption.
• Germination Timeframe: Expect germination within 14-30 days under ideal conditions (18-22°C).
• Seedling Care: Once seedlings emerge, keep them in bright, indirect light. Transplant them into pots when they are large enough to handle, and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

💡 Additional Notes:

• Callistemon viminalis cv Pink Alma is a delightful cultivar that combines beauty with practicality, perfect for gardeners looking for a smaller, low-maintenance shrub with vibrant flowers. Its long flowering period, compact size, and ability to attract birds make it a valuable addition to any landscape.

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