Callistemon phoeniceus – Bottlebrush

A low-mounding growth habit with bright-red flowers and greyish-green foliage are the key features of this unusual bottlebrush. Using it as groundcover will work particularly well in areas that have poor drainage. Trim back behind the spent flowers at the end of summer to keep it flowering well the following spring.

Callistemon phoeniceus - bottlebrush
Callistemon phoeniceus - bottlebrush

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon phoeniceus

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Callistemon phoeniceus – Bottlebrush