Callistemon Candelabra™

An upright narrow dense shrub (2.5 - 3m x 1 - 2m) with masses of perfumed acid-yellow flowers during spring and summer, set above silver grey foliage.  Hardy in moist to wet clay soils or sandy loam, in climates ranging from cool temperate to sub tropical, and in semi arid with additional moisture.  Frost hardy, and does well in either full sun or light shade; suited to second line coastal gardens.  Particularly attractive to nectar-eating birds.

Uses:  Ideal for narrow garden areas; as a screening or specimen plant; suited to streetscapes and parklands.  May also be hedged.  Candelabra is especially beautiful planted along the edges of wetlands to provide safe nesting and feeding habitat for small birds.

Maintenance:  Trim spent flowers regularly, and prune as required for shape.  Feed with low phosphorus fertilizer in spring or late summer.

Candelabra is worth an admiring glance whether in or out of flower.  Silver foliage catches and reflects the light and provides a note of contrasting elegance in any landscape.

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