{"product_id":"callistemon-great-balls-of-fire","title":"Melaleuca salicina - GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - Willow Bottlebrush","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bottlebrush \"Great Balls of Fire\", a part of the Melaleuca saligna (Syn. Callistemon) family, offers an effortless elegance with its brilliant bronze new growth, despite its rare flowering habit. Native to Australia, this popular medium-sized shrub is perfect for those desiring a hardy and easy-care addition to their landscape, frequently chosen for hedging purposes. Notably resilient, once \"Great Balls of Fire\" is established, it only seeks supplemental watering during intense Bunuru (summer) heat waves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor gardening enthusiasts, planting \"Great Balls of Fire\" directly in the ground will give optimal results. In sandy terrains, integrating a quality soil conditioner is highly recommended to bolster its growth. Position it under full sunlight and ensure initial consistent watering to accentuate its vibrant bronze tints. A touch of native plant fertiliser in Djilba (spring) supports its robust health, and if a trim is necessary, a light prune after new growth in Kambarang (late spring) will keep it in prime shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003eMelaleuca salicina (Syn. 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Water moderately through hot weather for best results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003eRarely flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation is intended as a guide only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all images are examples only and not photos of the actual plants for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicensed images are used with permission of the license holder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benara Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"140 mm","offer_id":44248504074411,"sku":"9319480707264","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 L","offer_id":44248504107179,"sku":"9319480711292","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6545\/2203\/files\/Collec_MediumNatives_68fac641-ab48-4f24-b642-06608d00ccea.png?v=1715865963","url":"https:\/\/www.kambagc.com.au\/products\/callistemon-great-balls-of-fire","provider":"Kambarang Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}