Callistemon ‘Bronwen’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Bronwen' is a great australian plant for hedging and screening

Callistemon 'Bronwen'
Callistemon 'Bronwen'
Callistemon 'Bronwen'

A lovely flowering shrub, useful for informal hedging, screening and as a feature plant. It flowers prolifically in spring to summer, with bright pink bottlebrush flowers that are laden with nectar. Once established it is drought and frost resistant. It will grow on a range of soil types, and can be used in sunny to partly shaded spots. Higher light levels bring better flowering. Prune back after flowering just behind the old flowers, which will encourage a more dense growth habit. If needed, it can be cut back harder, as the stems have dormant new growth buds. Fertilise in spring, watering well after feeding.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Bronwen

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Callistemon hybrid

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 2

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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