Callistemon Honeypot
An exotic shrub with evergreen arching branches and yellow bottlebrush blooms, loved by pollinators and looking a treat in your favourite patio pot.This Callistemon stretches upwards with poker-like flowers in a bright yellow shade, to really draw 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' is used as an abstract addition to mixed shrub borders, gravel gardens, or even big containers for the patio - as it remains more compact than many other Callistemon.What's more, the long, elegant branches can either be left alone to form a bushy shrub or can be trained up a trellis to introduce height to the garden - particularly useful for covering unsightly walls with a splash of nature.This attractive garden feature draws the attention of bees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects. During cold winter conditions, be sure to cover this Callistemon with a fleece, or move those grown in pots to indoor shelter, such as a shed, porch, garage, or conservatory.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.
