Callistemon citrinus

Name: Callistemon citrinus
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10857j
Price: 152.48 NZD
Availability: InStock

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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.

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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	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 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.