I am a beautiful bottlebrush with a semi-compact habit and elegant fine foliage producing prolific dark pink bottle brush flowers in spring.
Low maintenance I benefit from a light prune to shape every 2 to 3 years.
I make a great feature plant in a large pot or planter or planted out in the garden.
My compact habit makes me a great choice for a low maintenance hedge.
My blooms attract birds and other nectar feeding wildlife and my form provides excellent habitat.
Hardy and adaptable I happily tolerate light frost and dry conditions while still being a good choice for heavy soils that are occasionally waterlogged.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I attract honey eaters, spinebills and other small birds for which I provide food and habitat
In spring I produce a profusion of dark pink bottlebrush flowers set against fine deep green foliage
I have good natural form and am very low maintenance needing only a light prune to shape every 2 to 3 years
Features
I thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 1.2m Width: 1.2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.8m Width: 0.8m)(Size at point of sale approx. 60cm including pot)
I tolerate light frost and dry conditions requiring minimal water once established
Well suited to coastal planting and I thrive in most soils including those that are occasionally water logged
Plant features
Cut flowers
Coastal tolerant
Handles wet/boggy spots
Pink flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Sep-Nov
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Mulch well and water regularly for the first 8-13 week until established
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
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