Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Callistemon citrinus

Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Plant Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Citrinus, Melaleuca citrina, Lemon Bottle Brush Plant, Lemon Bottlebrush Plant, Scarlet Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus, commonly known as the Crimson or Scarlet Bottlebrush, produces crimson, bottlebrush like flowers in spring and autumn. The green foliage provides a pleasant complement as it grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Callistemon citrinus makes a striking feature when planted against a wall or in a large container. It is also very effective when grown as a specimen, trimmed into a hedge, or added to a mixed planting.

callistemon-citrinus-

Callistemon citrinus is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Callistemon available.

explore them here

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCrimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Plant Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush Citrinus, Melaleuca citrina, Lemon Bottle Brush Plant, Lemon Bottlebrush Plant, Scarlet Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus Details

Callistemon citrinus, commonly known as the Crimson or Scarlet Bottlebrush, this shrub is favoured for both its flowers and foliage. Crimson, bottlebrush like flowers, are produced in spring and autumn are great for attracting birds and bees. The green foliage provides a pleasant complement and has a citrus scent when crushed. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide but is often pruned back to just behind the flowers after the spring flush. Best performance with this evergreen is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Callistemon citrinus tolerates a wide variety of climatic conditions including frost and coastal conditions, as well as most soil types, barring extreme wet or dry, making it an easy to grow plant. This bottlebrush makes a striking feature when planted against a wall or in a large container. It is also very effective when grown as a specimen, trimmed into a hedge, or added to a mixed planting.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Callistemon citrinus? We are here to help.

More species and varieties of Callistemon

callistemon-john-mashlan-1
Most Popular

Callistemon John Mashlan

Callistemon John Mashlan is a vigorous shrub renowned for its attractive foliage and bottlebrush like flowers. New leaves emerge silver-pink and...

From$260.65
callistemon-kings-park-special-5
Most Popular

Callistemon Kings Park Special

Callistemon Kings Park Special is a large shrub grown for its bottlebrush like flowers and attractive foliage. Masses of the crimson-coloured...

From$260.65
callistemon-citrinus-red-cluster-2
Most Popular

Callistemon Red Cluster

Callistemon Red Cluster is a vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its attractive foliage and bottlebrush-like flowers. Masses of the showy, red...

From$26.75
callistemon-western-glory--3
Most Popular

Callistemon Western Glory

Callistemon Western Glory, commonly known as Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub grown for its bottlebrush-like flowers. Masses of the pink-red...

From$26.75

Popular Evergreen Shrubs

deutzia-compact-pink-
Most Popular

Deutzia Compact Pink

Deutzia Compact Pink is grown for its exquisite flowering. It grows with an upright, rounded habit and produces sprays of delicate, pink and white...

From$34.20
osmanthus-heterophyllus-
Most Popular

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Osmanthus heterophyllus, commonly known as False Holly, is an evergreen shrub grown for its attractive foliage and pretty flowers. It produces spiny...

From$26.75
Lonicera nitida hedge.
Most Popular

Lonicera nitida

Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It carries dense, upright...

From$22.28
corokia-cheesemanii-
Most Popular

Corokia cheesemanii

Corokia cheesemanii is a hardy, NZ native shrub that grows with a bushy habit and features attractive, olive green-silver foliage. The small leaves...

From$20.12
Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

403 Google reviews