Callistemon ‘Genoa Glory’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon forrestae bottlebrush 'Genoa Glory'

Callistemon forrestae 'Genoa Glory'
Callistemon forrestae 'Genoa Glory'
Callistemon forrestae 'Genoa Glory'

A compact shrub, single or multi-stemmed, with light papery bark with dense grey-green foliage. Plant as a showy specimen or in groups, around pools or for screening; in streetscapes and open parkland. Prune back after flowering, cutting behind the spent flowers. This will encourage density.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Genoa Glory

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

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