Callistemon / Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) — Mediterranean plant.
Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) – Mediterranean plant. Callistemon (bottlebrush) bears spectacular cylindrical red flower spikes that attract pollinators.
Benefits
- Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
- Drought- and heat-resistant
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
- Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Tolerates down to -7°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Callistemon citrinus
- Botanical family: Myrtaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Sun
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -7 °C
- Drought resistance: High
- Mature height: 100-250 cm
- Mature width: 80-150 cm
- Flowering period: May–July
- Flower colour: Bright red
- Fragrance: Subtle
- Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer
- Pruning: Spring
- Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
- Product code: 4039580
- EAN code: 6420384039580
Warnings
- Frost-sensitive – shelter in winter in northern regions
- Requires a pot with good drainage
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -7°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. Callistemon (bottlebrush) bears spectacular cylindrical red flower spikes that attract pollinators.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: May-July.
