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Bring a burst of sunshine to your garden with the Yellow Callistemon Honey Pot Plant (Callistemon citrinus)! This evergreen shrub is famed for its vibrant, bottlebrush-style flowers—here in a rare, eye-catching yellow. Native to Australia and widely known as the 'Bottlebrush', Callistemon is beloved by gardeners for its unique blooms and easy-going nature.

• Bottlebrush Blooms: The sunny yellow flower spikes appear from late spring through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Aromatic Foliage: Evergreen leaves are narrow and release a refreshing lemon scent when crushed—adding sensory delight year-round.
• Compact & Manageable: Reaching just 1–1.5m in height and spread, this shrub fits perfectly in smaller gardens, patio pots, or even trained up a trellis for vertical interest.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, the Callistemon requires minimal watering and thrives in well-drained soil—ideal for low-maintenance gardening.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun for best flowering performance.
• Soil: Grows best in neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged spots.
• Hardiness: Hardy in milder UK regions (typically RHS H3/H4); protect from severe frost or grow in pots to move under cover if needed.
• Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Prune out any frost-damaged stems in spring.
• Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Add to Mediterranean-style borders alongside lavender, rosemary, or grasses.
• Create an exotic focal point on patios with other drought-tolerant shrubs like Pittosporum, Cistus, or Lavatera.
• Train against a sunny fence or wall for vertical interest and year-round greenery.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time is spring or early autumn while soil is warm and moist.
• How fast does it grow?
  This Callistemon is moderately fast-growing—expect up to 20–30cm of growth per year under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This plant prefers neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas for best results.