"lizlawrie" wrote in message
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Can anyone help?
We were given a Callistemon Citrinus Splendens last summer when our son
Calum died aged 16. (As you can see, it was carefully chosen by the
donor because of its name)
We live in north Lancashire., 1/2 mile from the shore of Morecambe Bay
- think cockle tragedy and you are extremely close - but over a hill.
It is planted in poor quality - stony, clay - with lots of peat added -
soil. Full sun when available, very open to wind and frost.
Over the winter the leaves have dried to a silvery pale green colour
but not dropped. Should I just leave it to see what happens? How long
for? (the season AFTER this one coming?)
Any suggestions gratefully received!
Liz Lawrie
lizlawrie

hello Liz
It would indeed be sad if you lost the plant. Try scraping the bark gently with
your thumb on a stem near the ground. If it shows green it means the plant is
still alive and should recover. If its brown then its probably been too badly
hit by the frost.
You might want to bring it inside next winter if it does recover. They are not
very frost hardy.
Jenny