Callistemon sieberi Widdicombe Gem - Bottle Brush - Plant in 9 cm Pot

Callistemon sieberi Widdicombe Gem are found in the wild only in eastern Australia and is rare in production. A magnificent sight to behold when in full flower. One of the longest flowering Callistemons it produces abundant, bottle brush shaped flowers of rich, creamy, primrose yellow from May to July. The leaves are stiff, thin and wreath the branches, which have a slightly arching habit, the combination of the two makes for quite a handsome plant even when not in flower. Callistemon sieberi Widdicombe Gem is a compact form which benefits from regular pruning after it has flowered. Hence it is good where space is limited. Callistemon sieberi Widdicombe Gem is one of the hardiest Callistemon and should survive in all but the coldest locations in the Uk. although it would be wise to protect these plants in very severe cold weather. Easy to grow in full sun in free draining acid to neutral soils. They can be used in a mixed planting as a central specimen plant or in a container. In containers use good quality compost and ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied during potting or in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year