Callistemon Honeypot
Exotic shrubs with evergreen arching branches and yellow bottlebrush blooms, loved by pollinators and looking a treat in your favourite patio pots.These Callistemon stretch upwards with poker-like flowers in a bright shade of yellow, drawing the eye across a long period, from early spring to summer. Flowers standout remarkably from narrow foliage that not only remains full of colour through the year, but also releases an intoxicating aroma - try crushing a leaf by hand to enjoy a scent very similar to a freshly squeezed lemon.Versatile, with dramatic foliage and blooms whether 'Honeypot' are used as abstract additions to mixed shrub borders, gravel gardens, or even big containers for the patio - as they remain more compact than many other Callistemon.What's more, the long, elegant branches can either be left alone to form bushy shrubs or can be trained up a trellis to introduce height to the garden - particularly useful for covering unsightly walls with a splash of nature.These attractive garden features draw the attention of bees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects. During cold winter conditions, be sure to cover these Callistemon with fleece, or move those grown in pots to a sheltered position, such as a shed, porch, garage, or conservatory.Supplied as a pair of established plants in 9cm pots, ready for planting.
