Callistemon laevis - 60-80 CM C3

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Callistemon rugulosus.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth habit
Bottlebrush is compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from October to November, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
The carmine-red flowers appear in May. With proper care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Container, winter garden