Callistemon ‘Mount Drummer’ – Bottlebrush

A relatively compact bottlebrush with brilliant purplish flower heads in profusion in spring. It suits a good range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established, but will look better with regular watering in dry spells. Feed with a good native or general purpose fertilizer in spring, watering in well afterwards to avoid leaf burn. Can be cut back hard to rejuvenate, and regular pruning will give a more compact habit- prune after flowering.

Callistemon 'Mount Drummer'

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Mount Drummer

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool

Growth Habit : Open foliage, Column-shaped

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

Special Uses : Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Flower garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies