A lovely flowering shrub, useful for informal hedging, screening and as a feature plant. It flowers prolifically in spring to summer, with bright pink bottlebrush flowers that are laden with nectar. Once established it is drought and frost resistant. It will grow on a range of soil types, and can be used in sunny to partly shaded spots. Higher light levels bring better flowering. Prune back after flowering just behind the old flowers, which will encourage a more dense growth habit. If needed, it can be cut back harder, as the stems have dormant new growth buds. Fertilise in spring, watering well after feeding.
Callistemon ‘Bronwen’ – Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon hybrid
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Bronwen
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -