Callistemon hybrida Purple Splendour CalhybPSt Bottlebrush 140mm
Callistemon hybrida Purple Splendour CalhybPSt Bottlebrush 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Callistemon hybrida Purple Splendour Bottlebrush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
An adaptable form of Bottlebrush growing to around 3m. It has brilliant purple cylindrical flowers in spring with another flush in autumn. New growth is soft pink in colour. Prune regularly to encourage a compact shape. Suitable for coastal planting.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free, Psyllids
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Pink
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate