unidentified from the UK south coast

[karaman]

unidentified from the UK south coast

28 Dec '09 8:04 pm

hallo,

by now you've realised i aint plant savvy so here is another thing to test your knowledge. this is a bushy thing so its perennial but what kind of soil will he want and how to propagate it. its in a public garden so am hoping to brush past it and tear of a twig or so shame on me. thank for help

sue
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[moosey]

an Australian...

29 Dec '09 3:05 pm

It's an Australian shrub - I've got one - I'm not so sure exactly what it is, though. Have a peep at Grevillias and/or Banksias. Best of luck!

[jack two]

Try Bottlebrush

31 Dec '09 3:18 pm

It is almost cetainly a Bottlebrush or Callistemon. I don't think it will grow from a cutting, but do a google check. Good luck

[karaman]

thanks

2 Jan '10 7:05 pm

thank you to jack two and moosey - it is a bottlebrush and it'll be perfect for my garden.
karaman