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Subtropical / Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus)

Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus) Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus) Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus)
Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus) Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus) Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus)
Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon phoeniceus)
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A container plant with pretty, red brush-like flowers which attract all sorts of insects. Can withstand some light frost.

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2 days

€ 3,50
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Family: Myrtaceae
Scientific name: Callistemon phoeniceus
Common name: Scarlet Bottlebrush
Origin: Western Australia

The Callistemon phoeniceus is much less encountered compared to the common Crimson bottlebrush and has beautiful red brush-like flowers which can be 15 cm wide. In the western part of Australia, the species grows on sandy soils along streams. The flowers are a good source of food for many insects, mammals and birds. The dense growth of the plant also serves as a shelter and nesting location. It’s a beautiful container plant which can withstand light frost. Provide a sunny spot.

Sowing description: Sow in sowing mix and do not water the ground from above, but from below. Let the ground suck up the water. The temperature has to be around 25 degrees Celsius, germination follows after one to three weeks.

Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: -5 degrees Celcius

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Angelique - 09-02-2022 15:59

Het zaad is heel fijn en heb ik daarom voor het zaaien gemengd met wat fijn zilverzand voor een betere verdeling van het zaad. Verder is het ook een lichtkiemer, dus niet afdekken. Bij mij was de opkomst van de zaden na 5 dagen

Richard - 26-09-2020 09:53

gewoon uitgestrooid in een potje zand, na 8 dagen de eerste sprietjes in zicht. staan op dag temparatuur van 25 graden.