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Calothamnus villosus in 50mm Forestry Tube

$7.50

Description

Calothamnus are unusual, hardy plants for water-wise gardens. This species grows 1.5-2m x 2m  with attractive hairy, grey green foliage and a prominent display of interesting nectar rich, red flowers along one side Mar to Jul or Oct or Dec.  Prefers full sun in most well drained soils and is drought hardy and frost tolerant once established. prune to create a dense hedge or windbreak.

Additional information

Height

1-2M, 2M and Above

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant

Description

Calothamnus are unusual, hardy plants for water-wise gardens. This species grows 1.5-2m x 2m  with attractive hairy, grey green foliage and a prominent display of interesting nectar rich, red flowers along one side Mar to Jul or Oct or Dec.  Prefers full sun in most well drained soils and is drought hardy and frost tolerant once established. prune to create a dense hedge or windbreak.

Additional information

Height

1-2M, 2M and Above

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant

Description

Calothamnus are unusual, hardy plants for water-wise gardens. This species grows 1.5-2m x 2m  with attractive hairy, grey green foliage and a prominent display of interesting nectar rich, red flowers along one side Mar to Jul or Oct or Dec.  Prefers full sun in most well drained soils and is drought hardy and frost tolerant once established. prune to create a dense hedge or windbreak.

Additional information

Height

1-2M, 2M and Above

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

Light

Conditions

Drought Hardy, Frost Tolerant