{"product_id":"callistemon-inferno","title":"Callistemon Inferno ('Yanferno')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallistemon Inferno ('Yanferno')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact bottlebrush with deep crimson-red brushes up to 8cm long, carried on upright, leafy stems whose narrow leaves smell of lemon when brushed. It is widely reported to be one of the hardier bottlebrushes, and its tidy size of around 1.5m makes it easier to place than the big, rangy forms. New growth has an orange-red flush that adds colour outside the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated H3 by the RHS, so hardy to around -5C and a plant for a sheltered, sunny spot or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003emild or coastal garden\u003c\/a\u003e; in colder areas grow it in a pot that can be protected. The foliage is evergreen. The brushes open from late spring through summer, with a lighter second flush in a good year if the faded spikes are removed. It is a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003emagnet for bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun on a south or west facing aspect, out of cold winds, in moist but well-drained soil that is acid to neutral. It dislikes shallow chalk and winter waterlogging. Sand, loam and gritty clay are all fine. Expect 1 to 1.5m in height and spread within 5 to 10 years. Tip-prune young plants to build a bushy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic or Mediterranean border\u003c\/a\u003e with grasses and silver foliage, or in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003egenerous pot\u003c\/a\u003e on a sunny patio where the red brushes can be enjoyed close up. The colour is intense enough to hold its own against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ebananas and cannas\u003c\/a\u003e, and the scented foliage is a bonus near seating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58254033322367,"sku":"CALLVIMINF17","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/yanferno.jpg?v=1788532614","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/callistemon-inferno","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}