A relatively compact bottlebrush with brilliant purple flower heads in profusion in spring with a follow up flowering in autumn. New foliage growth is pink, and it can be encouraged to produce new flushes of this with pruning and feeding. A good hardy plant, adaptable to most soil types. Drought and moderate frost hardiness once the plant is established.
Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ – Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Purple Splendour
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2.5
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Bonsai, Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -