Callistemon ‘Cherry Time’ – Bottlebrush

A medium weeping shrub with fine glossy leaves and bronze new growth. Colourful new growth makes it a good hedging plant or a shapely specimen, and looks great in a large container. Prune back after flowering to encourage a dense habit.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Cherry Time
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Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 1.8
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
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Special Uses - Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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