{"product_id":"callistemon-injune","title":"Callistemon 'Injune'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInjune Bottlebrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Injune’ (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eMelaleuca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Injune’)\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 to small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Injune’ is a compact, upright bottlebrush bred for strong colour, reliability and adaptability in South Australian conditions. It produces masses of rich crimson-red bottlebrush flowers from spring into early summer, often followed by lighter repeat flowering in autumn. Dense, fine-textured foliage and a naturally tidy habit make it an excellent choice for hedging, screening or feature planting in Adelaide gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eWell suited to heat, wind and coastal exposure, ‘Injune’ is a tough, waterwise native once established, yet refined enough for modern and suburban landscapes. Its nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to birds and pollinators, adding strong ecological value alongside year-round structure.\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 2–3 m H × 1.5–2 m W (can be maintained smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-50 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow mid-green leaves forming a dense, upright canopy; new growth may flush soft bronze or copper tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid crimson to deep red bottlebrush spikes, mainly spring–early summer, with occasional autumn rebloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not strongly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold spring flowering with evergreen structure and colour year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent nectar source for honeyeaters, bees and butterflies; dense foliage provides shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; second-line coastal tolerant; light frost hardy (protect young plants in colder inland or Hills locations)\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\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 light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to sandy, loamy or clay-loam soils; prefers free-draining ground; mound or improve drainage on heavy 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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Easy to maintain, highly attractive to birds and resilient in heat and wind, it’s a reliable native that brings colour, life and year-round presence with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48685486211324,"sku":"CALL-INJU-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/callistemon-injune-bottlebrush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1769051785","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/callistemon-injune","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}