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Bottle brush shrub

I have a ten year old Callistimon  shrub in a 2feet by 18inches pot.It has only bloomed once when I repotted it into ericacious compost 5 years ago,on the reccomendation of a neighbour.I only give it rainwater.Can you help please ?

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  • Michel LoweMichel Lowe Posts: 12

    Can anyone tell me why it does not flower.Thank you.

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,617

    Feed it with an ericaceous feed such as miracle grow for camellias and rhodos.

    Make sure it is in a sunny place. Next to a south facing wall would be good. That will help the wood to ripen before flowering.

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