{"product_id":"candle-glow-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candle-glow","title":"Candle Glow Bottlebrush - Callistemon pallidus 'Candle Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandle Glow Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon pallidus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Candle Glow') is a low, wide mounding native, 50cm to 1m high and spreading 3m to 4m across, with small silvery leaves. From spring to autumn it carries cream-yellow brushes loaded with nectar. It is the bottlebrush to choose for a bank, a verge or a coastal garden where you want a groundcover shrub rather than a tall one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale yellow brushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream-yellow flowers are unusual among bottlebrushes, and they appear from spring through to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low mound spreads 3m to 4m wide, so a few plants fill a large area with silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, bees and butterflies all visit the nectar-rich flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy for a bottlebrush.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and is reputed to cope with cold better than most bottlebrushes, which helps in southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes wet and clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally in moist soils beside streams, so clay, soggy patches and the odd dry spell do not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover on banks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart along the top of a bank and the branches spill over the edge as they spread. Mulch between the young plants until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and nature strips.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles coastal weather and tolerates urban pollution, so it suits seaside gardens and street verges alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a low spreading feature at the front of a native bed, where the pale flowers contrast with the red and pink bottlebrushes behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Candle Glow Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It tolerates frost but dislikes humidity, so it performs best in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is native to the east coast from Tweed Heads down to Tasmania, and in humid districts an open, airy position helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy, growing in almost any soil in a sunny spot, from clay to light loam. It also tolerates wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally in moist soils and beside streams, so give it a deep drink in extended dry weather rather than leaving it to fend for itself. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering. Pruning helps the mound thicken into a bushier shape and keeps the spread in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Candle Glow Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because the mature plant spreads so far, tube stock is the economical way to cover a large bank or verge. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes come from our grower and are not always in supply. When none are available the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\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 full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m apart as a groundcover. The mature spread is 3m to 4m, so the plants meet after a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with humid weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It prefers drier, airier conditions, so in a humid garden plant it in an open spot with good air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it tolerates frost and is reputed to cope with cold better than most bottlebrushes, which makes it a sound choice for southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790226424127,"sku":"CAL-PAL-CANDLE-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/candle-glow-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candle-glow.jpg?v=1792196849","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/candle-glow-bottlebrush-callistemon-pallidus-candle-glow","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}