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Callistemon polandii
Gold-tipped Bottlebrush
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Dense Bottlebrush from Queensland. Has rich displays of red flowers in Spring. Does best with extra water during dry periods. Can tolerate coastal conditions. Use as a feature plant in native gardens. Atrracts native birds. Requires well drained soils.

  • Height 2-5m
  • Spread 1-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon polandii
  • Common Name Gold-tipped Bottlebrush
  • Origin QLD
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)