A large shrub, growing up to 3 metres high and 2 metres wide, that has eye catching bright orange flowers with gold tips through spring, summer and autumn. Tolerates dry spells and frost once established. Prune back behind the flowers once they are finished which encourages a flush of new foliage growth and a more dense habit.
Callistemon ‘Tangerine Dream’ – Bottlebrush
Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Tangerine Dream
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 1.5
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn, All year
Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Erosion control, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Callistemon
Common Name : Bottlebrush
Height : 2
Flower Color : Orange
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects