Callistemon citrinus Amarette ('Hutnik')
pink bottlebrush
A callistemon said to be hardier than many other cultivars, 'Amarette' offers year-round interest in sheltered or southerly parts of the UK with its slender, aromatic foliage. This evergreen shrub is mainly sought after for its bottlebrush-like flowerheads, which appear over a long period in spring and summer. A compact plant, it could be grown at the base of a sunny sheltered wall in milder regions, or kept in a larger pot and moved to a sheltered position during the colder months.
How to care for Callistemon citrinus Amarette ('Hutnik'):
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 plants from severe cold and waterlogged conditions.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1m
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)
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