{"product_id":"candy-burst-bottlebrush-callistemon-spp","title":"Candy Burst™ Bottlebrush - Callistemon spp. 'CNU06' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandy Burst Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon spp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'CNU06') is a semi compact, fine leaved bottlebrush that covers itself in dark pink brushes in spring. It grows to about 1m to 1.2m high and wide, holds a tidy form with little or no pruning, and takes drought and frost once established. Bred by Ozbreed as a low maintenance feature and hedging plant, it suits most soils and most of the mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark pink flowers in spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e A burst of rich pink brushes rather than the usual red, which sets it apart in a native garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The semi compact habit holds a neat rounded shape on its own, so it can go years between cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow leaves give a softer texture than the broad leaved bottlebrushes, and a denser look in a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flowers feed honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies, and callistemon is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with a dry summer and a frosty winter in most soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row, one to two plants per metre, for a flowering hedge of about 1m. At that spacing the plants knit together within two seasons and a trim every two years keeps the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 1m apart in offset rows, about one plant per square metre, for a bank of spring colour that needs almost no attention afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature, specimen and contrast planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant at a path corner or a gateway gives a 1m dome of pink in spring, and the fine foliage contrasts well with strappy leaf plants and silver groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Candy Burst Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the most flower. It is listed for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and southern Queensland, which covers subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Ozbreed is still testing it in northern Queensland and the ACT, so in the tropics and on the cold tablelands treat it as a trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types, from sand to clay. Good drainage helps it establish, but it is one of the less fussy bottlebrushes about heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks, then let it go in all but long dry spells. Mulch with a chunky mulch. Feeding is optional; a low phosphorus native slow release fertiliser in spring is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e If ever required, prune every three to four years for a natural shape or every two years for a tidy hedge, straight after the spring flowers. Pruning is not needed for the plant's sake, but it does encourage denser, bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Candy Burst Bottlebrush as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the value choice for a long hedge and catch up within two seasons. The 140mm packs suit a massed bed, and the 200mm plants give a hedge line in the first year. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks in warm soil.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/callistemon-care-guide\"\u003eOur callistemon care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\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 for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. Go to 1m for an informal, open row where each plant reads as a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring, in one main burst. Pruning straight after the flowers protects the following year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suited to Queensland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Queensland, yes. Northern Queensland is still under testing, so treat it as a trial there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67785279734079,"sku":"CAL-SPP-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67785279766847,"sku":"CAL-SPP-140MM-P10","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67785279799615,"sku":"CAL-SPP-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/candy-burst-bottlebrush-callistemon-spp.jpg?v=1792128476","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/candy-burst-bottlebrush-callistemon-spp","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}