Plant species
Callistemon citrinus
2 varieties available
Callistemon citrinus is a hardy, adaptable evergreen shrub bearing bright red bottlebrush flowers throughout much of the year. It tolerates drought and attracts pollinators.
Drought tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Evergreen
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Min. temperature
-5 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
2–4 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Spring–Autumn
Foliage
Evergreen
Varieties
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Callistemon citrinus
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden