Callistemon subulatus ‘Brogo Overflow’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Brogo Overflow'
Callistemon 'Brogo Overflow'

A lovely small sized Callistemon, useful for low hedges and screens, for attracting birds, as well as container growing. It has arching branches with small leaves, on a dense habit. While it is naturally compact, pruning after flowering will encourage an even more neat plant. It produces numerous red flowers from late winter through summer which are loved by nectar feeding wildlife. Will grow in a wide range of conditions including damp ones, at it’s best in a well drained soil with regular watering and feeding. Drought and frost tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Brogo Overflow

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon subulatus

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

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