Callistemon (bottlebrush) bears spectacular cylindrical red flower spikes that attract pollinators.
Callistemon (bottlebrush) bears spectacular cylindrical red flower spikes that attract pollinators.
Botanical name: Callistemon citrinus
Position: Sun
Flowering: May–July
Height: 100–250 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −7 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the compost dry halfway between waterings; it will not tolerate standing water. Never leave water in the saucer.
Available sizes: Ø 17 cm (cod 4019353) · bush, Ø 19 cm (cod 4039580) · bush, Ø 22 cm (cod 4039511)
| Life cycle | Peren, Pot |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Overwinter indoors |
