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Callistemon - from the Greek, kallistos,
most beautiful and stema, a stamen;
viminalis - from the Latin, vimen, a long
flexible shoot or osier.
For optimum results it should be
planted in moist well-drained soil in full or
partial sun. The species is susceptible to frost
damage while small and suitable protection is
necessary.
C. viminalis
will grow in heavy
waterlogged soils. in shady wet situations or even
and climates where there is sufficient supplementary
watering.
This is a
highland plant and grows well in cool climate. very
much seen in Frasers Hills and Awana area. A
perennial with lots of flowers and a major
attraction to a variety of nectar seeking birds. |