The unusual and rather stunning bicoloured flower heads are the feature of this little known cultivar.
A good feature or screen plant. Good for nectar loving birds, which love the flowers. Prune back after flowering just behind the old blooms to stimulate new growth.
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Happy Valley
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
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
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Bonsai, Street tree, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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