A compact shrub, single or multi-stemmed, with light papery bark with dense grey-green foliage. Plant as a showy specimen or in groups, around pools or for screening; in streetscapes and open parkland. Prune back after flowering, cutting behind the spent flowers. This will encourage density.
Callistemon ‘Genoa Glory’ – Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Genoa Glory
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Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 1.2
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
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
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance -
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Special Uses - Bonsai, Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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