Callistemon subulatus
Description:
The large red blooms makes this bottlebrush special. Frost resistant to at least -5°C though in a protected spot with a little mulch it should be hardier. Full to part sun. Best in well-drained soil.
Common Name: Bottlebrush
Family: Myrtaceae (The Myrtle Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Average to moist soils in sun.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Australasia
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