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Callistemon ‘Burgundy Jack’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon bottlebrush 'Burgundy Jack'
  • Callistemon bottlebrush 'Burgundy Jack'

    Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack'

  • Callistemon bottlebrush 'Burgundy Jack'

    Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack'

A relatively compact, free-flowering bottlebrush with deep burgundy flower heads. It grows to around 3 metres tall, making it good for informal hedging and screening. Adaptable to most soil types. Tolerates some frost.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Burgundy Jack
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn
Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained
Special Uses : Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Scientific Name: Callistemon
Common Name : Bottlebrush
Height : 3
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