Archive for the ‘Bottlebrush & Protea’ Category

Callistemon citrinus ‘easy to manage’

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Gardeners who invest in Callistemon citrinus will find its upkeep is relatively easy, one expert has suggested. After the plant has been introduced and established in a green space it "does not need a lot of attention", according to Los Gatos Weekly-Times commentator Tony Tomeo. "It wastes no...

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Callistemon bottlebrush plants ‘could create Caribbean feel’

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Investing in some Callistemon bottlebrushes could add a wash of colour and give a garden a feel of the Caribbean, if one commentator's words are anything to go by.Although the plants can thrive in green spaces in the UK, Telegraph journalist Robert Joseph recounted spotting the trees during a...

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Bottlebrush “invigorated” during cool months

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Gardening enthusiasts who want to add interest and colour to their outdoor space may be interested in the Red Cluster bottlebrush.The Ledger explained this Australian plant – also known as the Callistemon rigida – produces bright red flowers and evergreen foliage.It added the variety can survive...

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