{"product_id":"callistemon-hybrid-purple-cloud","title":"Callistemon hybrid 'Purple Cloud'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Cloud Bottlebrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Purple Cloud’ (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eMelaleuca\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Purple Cloud’)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (garden hybrid selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, hardy Australian native bottlebrush with deep mauve-purple flower spikes that create a rich, dramatic display from spring through early summer. \u003cem data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purple Cloud’ forms a dense, upright to softly arching shrub with fine mid-green foliage, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or feature planting in Adelaide and South Australian gardens. Thrives in full sun, heat, and coastal conditions, offering a perfect mix of toughness and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–3 m H × 1.5–2.5 m W (smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, mid-green leaves with soft, slightly pendulous tips; new growth may flush bronze or pinkish tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense purple to deep magenta bottlebrush spikes, mainly spring–early summer, with light repeat flowering in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectacular purple flowers in spring; evergreen structure and colour contrast year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to honeyeaters, native bees, and butterflies for its abundant nectar; dense foliage provides valuable shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; heat- and wind-tolerant (ideal for exposed sites); second-line coastal suitable; light frost-tolerant (protect from severe frost in Adelaide Hills or inland zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedging or screening: 0.8–1.2 m apart; Feature planting: 1.5–2.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs; safe for family gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering and dense growth (tolerates part shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a range of soils from sandy loam to clay loam; prefers free-draining soil; mound on heavier clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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