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
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Tangerine Dream
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Orange
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn, All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Erosion control, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -