Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) 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.