Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush
–
Callistemon spp.
Callistemon
6
–
15 feet
6
–
10 feet
Australia
Full Sun
Low
Evergreen
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Full sun; a large, evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves. Blooms on new growth, with bright red, fine-textured puff flowers that bloom during warm weather.
Various species are available in the landscape trade. Callistemon citrinus is commonly used as a foundation plant or a bush; Callistemon linearis is the taller treelike species. Both are slow growing but very drought tolerant; they can be damaged by extreme cold, however.
Maintenance
Occasional pruning to shape.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
6-15' H, 6-10' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
May, June, July, August
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Dasylirion texanum
Rosa x Knockout
Ipomopsis rubra
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