Phil Bendle Collection:Callistemon lilacinus x citrinus Endeavour (Burgundy Jack): Difference between revisions

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In spring and autumn, it has cylindrical spikes of deep burgundy bottlebrush flower heads. These attract bees, nectar-eating birds, butterflies and insects.<br />
In spring and autumn, it has cylindrical spikes of deep burgundy bottlebrush flower heads. These attract bees, nectar-eating birds, butterflies and insects.<br />
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An old mature specimen.growing in Northland.[http://ketenewplymouth.peoplesnetworknz.info/image_files/0000/0012/7923/1-Callistemon_Burgundy_Jack_-002.JPG] 
An old mature specimen.growing in Northland.[[File:1-Callistemon Burgundy Jack -002.JPG|frameless|upright 2.25]


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Latest revision as of 10:41, 24 September 2019

Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Subfamily: Myrtoideae
Tribe: Melaleuceae
Genus: Callistemon
Genus species: Callistemon lilacinus x citrinus 'Endeavour'
Cultivar name: Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack'
Common names: Burgundy Jack Bottlebrush, Callistemon Endeavour Burgundy Jack, Endeavour Bottlebrush

The cultivar Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack' is an evergreen, dense, bushy shrub. It has stiff, green lanceolate leaves that can have a slight lemon smell when crushed. 
In spring and autumn, it has cylindrical spikes of deep burgundy bottlebrush flower heads. These attract bees, nectar-eating birds, butterflies and insects.

An old mature specimen.growing in Northland.1-Callistemon Burgundy Jack -002.JPG 

1-Callistemon Burgundy Jack -001.JPG

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