Callistemon ‘Gawler Hybrid’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Gawler Hybrid'
Callistemon 'Gawler Hybrid'
Callistemon 'Gawler Hybrid'

This small tree to large shrub is also known as ‘Harkness’, and is a fine larger bottlebrush, with a lightly weeping habit. It is highly suitable for street plantings, as it is very tolerant of difficult sites. It has large bright red flowers in spring and summer, which nectar feeding birds and other wildlife love. It also makes few seed pods. Very drought and heat tolerant, and will grow in just about any soil type, even poor soil.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Gawler Hybrid

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Weeping

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

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

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