Callistemon 'Honeypot'

• Callistemon flower best when grown in full sun, in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position away from cold winds.
• Plant in mixed borders alongside other drought-tolerant plants, such as salvias and lavenders.

Planting Advice:

• Callistemon aren't generally fussy about soil. Poor soil benefits from the addition of plenty of organic matter.
• Once established, plants don't need special attention and are generally problem-free.
• Pot-grown Callistemon can be planted at any time of the year as long as the ground is not waterlogged or frozen.
• Dig a square planting hole three times the width of the roots and mix in some well-rotted compost or manure with the soil remove and use this to re-fill once in place.
• Prior to planting, soak this container-grown shrub thoroughly and allow it to drain.
• Remove your Callistemon from its pot and tease out a few of the roots. Add Mycorrhizal fungi to the roots to help plants to establish quicker.
• Place the plant in the hole at the same level as it was supplied in the nursery pot, then refill the hole, firm, and water well.
• Mulch around the base of the plant.
• Plants can also be grown in a pot using a good quality soil-based compost.

Aftercare Advice:

• Although drought-tolerant, Callistemon requires regular watering.
• Feed with a general-purpose liquid feed in the growing season and top dress in the spring.
• Callistemon can get out of hand under glass so restrictive pruning may be necessary to keep their shape.
• A half-hardy shrub, give winter protection in colder, windier spots. A fleece cover and mulch will see them safely through the winter. Potted plants can be moved to a cool conservatory or greenhouse.

Pruning Advice:

• Lightly prune after flowering to keep them under control, cutting just behind the spent bloom.
• Callistemons in general don't like hard-pruning, so just remove spent flowerheads immediately after flowering, or trim new growth to maintain shape.