lemon bottlebrush

APPEARANCE : Bushy native shrub with silvery-grey foliage, plum-coloured new leaf growth; golden-yellow fragrant small bottlebrush-shaped flowers in spring-summer. Silver Cloud is about 2/3 the size overall of the parent species form C. pallidus, which occurs in the wild from TAS along to VIC and up to southern QLD. USE FOR : In native gardens, wildlife gardens, coastal landscapes. Perfect for informal native hedging . PLANTING : Plant in well drained soil, preferably neutral to acid pH, in full sun to part shade in the garden. Happy in clay; and the parent plant grows in wet locations. Frost tolerant once established. CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Prune after flowering and apply a slow release native fertiliser to promote healthy leaf and prolific blooms during the next flowering season. Give it a clip all over after flowering to shape the plant and encourage new growth. HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1.5 - 1.8 m H x 1.2 - 1.5 m W.