Plant Catalogue
Callistemon
Species:
Callistemon Rigidus (2)
Variety:
Probably the most widely grown and reliable of the Bottle Brushes, This distinctive evergreen Shrub originating in New South Wales, carries clusters of carmine red flowers along the stems in Summer. Will grow up to 3 m x 2 m in an arching habit and survives all but the hardiest winters in south west England. Prefers a sunny position and well drained soil,
Callistemon
Species:
Unknown
Variety:
In the Snowy mountains of SE Australia, this evergreen shrub can grow to 4 m, but doesnt seem to be so vigorous in the UK. One of the hardier bottle brushes, it produces clusters of conspicuous creamy yellow flowers along the stems during the summer. With small pointed leaves and a dense habit it prefers a sunny position and well drained soil.
Calycanthus
Species:
Calycanthus Floridus
Variety:
Fragrant reddish purple, almost rust coloured flowers in mid Summer on this 2 to 3 m high deciduous shrub. Originally from South Carolina. With scented wood & leaves, it can form a fairly dense thicket if planted in good soil, sun or light shade. Oil distilled from the flowers is used in the manafacture of perfumes.
Calycanthus
Species:
Unknown
Variety:
A recent introduction from China, this deciduous Shrub grows to 3 m x 3 m with large yellow centered white flowers, marked maroon in the Spring. Also known as Sinocalycanthus chinensis, it prefers a well drained, slightly acidic good loamy soil in full sun or light shade. May require some shelter in hard winters.








