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Myrtaceae
Crimson Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
Resilience and adaptability.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Shrub
- Height
- 3-5 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, acidic to neutral
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The flower spikes resemble traditional bottle-cleaning brushes, giving the plant its common name.
- Crimson bottlebrush leaves emit a lemon scent when crushed, which is reflected in its species name 'citrinus'.
- Hummingbirds and honeyeaters are the primary pollinators of bottlebrush flowers.
- After flowering, woody seed capsules remain on the branches for years and only open after fire.
- Aboriginal Australians soaked the flowers in water to create a sweet drink.
Color meanings
0
Endurance
1
Vibrancy
2
New beginnings