Beaufortia sparsa – Swamp Bottlebrush

Beaufortia sparsa - swamp bottlebrush
Beaufortia sparsa - swamp bottlebrush
Beaufortia sparsa - swamp bottlebrush

This is a very showy plant from Western Australia that performs well in both dry or moist conditions and its versatility in this regard is perhaps its most useful feature. It grows into a small shrub that is ideal as a feature plant in garden beds and can be used as a cut flower, which serves to prune the plant at the same time.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Beaufortia sparsa

Common Name : Swamp Bottlebrush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects