{"product_id":"candelabra-lemon-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candelabra","title":"Candelabra Lemon Bottlebrush - Callistemon pallidus 'Candelabra'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandelabra Lemon Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon pallidus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Candelabra') is a slim, upright native shrub that grows 2.5m to 3m tall but only 1m to 2m wide. Stiff stems carry small bronze to silvery leaves, topped from spring to autumn by cream yellow, nectar rich bottlebrush flowers that honeyeaters and other wildlife visit. It slips into narrow spaces and fence lines where a normal hedge would not fit, and it does best away from humid, tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim and upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m to 2m wide it fits narrow beds and boundary lines that wider shrubs could not use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream yellow brushes appear from spring to autumn, so the plant is in flower for much of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze and silver foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff, small leaves in bronze and silvery tones give the plant a refined look when it is out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar and pollen attract honeyeaters, rosellas, lorikeets, wrens, flycatchers, gliders and possums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in almost all types of soil in sunshine, and it is frost tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow hedges and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row to form a tall, slim hedge along a fence or boundary. It reaches about 2.5m to 3m without taking much width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its nectar rich flowers feed birds and insects, which makes it a core plant in a habitat garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three beside a gate or at a corner gives upright structure and a long season of cream flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Candelabra Lemon Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is frost tolerant but does not like humidity, so it does best in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates. In humid coastal districts and the tropics, it is likely to struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy. It grows in almost all types of soil in a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water in extended drought, because it grows naturally in moist soils and beside streams. Feed with a native low phosphorus fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering. Pruning helps the plant become more bushy, and keeps the slim, upright shape tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Candelabra Lemon Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a long boundary hedge, while the 200mm pots give a taller plant that fills the space sooner. Plant it out in a sunny position soon after delivery and water it regularly while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube varies, because it comes from our grower rather than from our own shelves, so it is not always available. When it shows as sold out there is none ready, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eThe best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow narrow will it stay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 1m to 2m wide, with a height of 2.5m to 3m. That is much slimmer than most bottlebrushes, so it works along a fence or in a narrow side bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the best choice. It is frost tolerant but dislikes humidity, so it struggles on humid coasts and in the tropics. It performs best in drier, cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich birds will it attract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneyeaters, rosellas, lorikeets and wrens all visit, along with insects and small mammals such as gliders and possums, because the flowers are rich in nectar and pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790193918271,"sku":"CAL-PAL-CANDEL-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790193951039,"sku":"CAL-PAL-CANDEL-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/candelabra-lemon-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candelabra.jpg?v=1792195891","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/candelabra-lemon-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candelabra","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}