Red Bottlebrush
Red Bottlebrush
Callistemon Endeavour
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Expected Height Range: |
2 m - 3 m |
Spread Range: | 2.5 m - 3 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Common uses: | Erosion control, Supports wildlife, Low maintenance garden, Pollutant tolerant, Fast growing, and Playground planting |
Flower Season/s: | Spring and Autumn |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
The parent species, Melaleuca citrina, is native to the coastal areas of New South Wales and Victoria usually growing in swamps and along creeks and rivers. | |
Leaf information: | Narrow leaves with new leaf colour in copper-bronze-rust tones |
Preferred Soil: | Needs to be well draining, but will tolerate dry to very moist conditions. Can be grown in all soil types as long as it is well draining. |
This hardy shrub contributes positively to the soil biome and supports our local ecosystems with a remarkable ability to attract a diverse range of wildlife, including bees, nectar-eating birds, and butterflies.
Care Considerations: | Prune behind the old seed heads to promote a denser habit, and feel free to cut back hard if needed. |
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