An excellent flowering large shrub, useful for informal hedging and screening. The mauve-red bottlebrush flowers are produced in abundance in late spring to summer, with spot flowering in autumn as well, and are attractive to nectar feeding birds and insects. It grows from 2 to 4 metres high and 2 to 3 metres wide if left unpruned, but can be trimmed to smaller sizes. Prune after flowering, which will encourage a fresh flush of foliage growth. It does well in a wide range of conditions, and can be used in full sun to part shade.
Callistemon citrinus ‘Western Glory’ – Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon citrinus
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Western Glory
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Red, Mauve
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -