Callistemon citrinus ‘Splendens’

Description

Callistemon citrinus ‘Splendens’ the ‘Crimson Bottlebrush’is an attractive evergreen shrub with arching pink-red young stems holding slender oval shaped leaves which turn a fresh dark green as they mature and are lemon-scented when crushed. During spring and early summer masses of long lasting brilliant crimson bottlebrush-like flowers are produced along the tips of each branches. Best suited to sunny milder gardens especially coastal locations where it is tolerant of warm southerly winds. happy in moist soils but avoid waterlogged conditions.