Callistemon Inferno ('Yanferno') (PBR)
weeping bottlebrush
This richly coloured bottlebrush is said to be hardier than many of the other forms, which makes it ideal for...
2 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
This richly coloured bottlebrush is said to be hardier than many of the other forms, which makes it ideal for planting out in a sunny, sheltered spot in milder regions.
Relatively compact in stature, its upright and aromatic, linear, leafy stems are topped with distinctive poker-like heads of bright crimson flowers from mid-spring. These will usually appear in profusion over several months, really putting on a mouth-watering display - while at the same time, attracting birds and bees from far and wide.
In colder regions, grow it in a larger pot, so it can be moved to a sheltered spot when the temperatures start to dip. Callistemon prefer neutral to acidic soils.
Relatively compact in stature, its upright and aromatic, linear, leafy stems are topped with distinctive poker-like heads of bright crimson flowers from mid-spring. These will usually appear in profusion over several months, really putting on a mouth-watering display - while at the same time, attracting birds and bees from far and wide.
In colder regions, grow it in a larger pot, so it can be moved to a sheltered spot when the temperatures start to dip. Callistemon prefer neutral to acidic soils.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Callistemon Inferno ('Yanferno') (PBR):
Tip prune young plants to encourage bushy growth. Established plants should be pruned in stages over two or three summers, cutting back older wood to younger, outward-facing shoots immediately after flowering. Protect from low temperatures and waterlogged conditions.
