50 Weeping Bottlebrush Flower Tree Seeds
(Callistemon viminalis)
“Seeds are Very Tiny, & look more like Dust so be Very Careful when Handling them.”
The Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) is an Attractive Weeping Tree with Slender Flexible Stems, and Showy Flowers Blooming in Late Spring and Early Summer. Flowers are Literally Shaped like a Baby’s Bottlebrush, and Attract Bees, Butterflies, and even Hummingbirds. It is a Very Eye-Catching Addition to the Landscape or as a Bonsai. The Weeping Bottlebrush has Scarlet Blooms that Appear March through July; Mature Trees can Grow up to 30 Feet Tall, with a Typical Size 15 to 20 Feet in Height and Spread. The Tree’s Narrow, Light Green Leaves Grow at the Ends of the Long, Hanging Branches and Creates a Weeping Appearance. Beautiful for Outdoors Landscaping, or can be Grown Inside as a Gorgeous Bonsai.
Zones 9-11 Outdoors
Weeping Bottlebrush Germination:
“Seeds are Very Tiny, & look more like Dust so be Very Careful when Handling them.”
1) Prepare a trey with moist soil. Pour boiling water over it and let it cool. This will make sure the soil is Sterile.
2) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil temperature at 80-85 degrees F.
3) Do Not Bury. Just Sprinkle them on top of the moist soil.
4) Cover with a piece of plastic or place inside a heated propagator to help retain moisture for high humidity.
5) Keep under a bright light. Not direct sunshine, just a very bright light.
6) Keep the soil “moist”. Not wet. Only use a spray bottle to mist them and keep them moist.
7) You should expect sprouts in 2-3 weeks. Once seedlings emerge remove the plastic.
8) When seedling reach a height of 3 inches they can be transplanted into a 2 gallon pot. Keep indoors in a warm and bright location for 6-9 months.
9) Wait until the threat of frost is gone in Spring before planting outdoors.
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