Bright Red Bottle Brush ?

bond | 20:40 Thu 06th Aug 2015 | Gardening

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Can I grow this in the UK? I've see huge examples of it in Greece, almost like trees, the colour is amazing, and the bees absolutely love it. Can I purchase a small one in the UK that will grow?

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tamborine

Our local Windsor pub has a beaut in a container. They need 50% sand in growing medium.

SlackAlice

Yes, you certainly can. I've got one at about 5ft tall beside my pond. I'm in the Essex flatlands.

I prune it about every 3 yrs to keep it at about that size and it's about ten years old.

Chipchopper

If you can provide a sunny, warm, sheltered spot in the garden, it should do well.
Its worth bearing in mind that its native to Australia.
Near a south facing wall would be ideal.

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