Callistemon linearis (Narrow-Leaved Bottlebrush)
Narrow-Leaved Bottlebrush, Melaleuca linearis
Award-winning Callistemon linearis (Narrow-Leaved Bottlebrush) is a bushy, small to medium-sized, evergreen shrub with linear leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), that are aromatic when crushed. Bright red bottlebrush-like flower spikes, 5 in. long (12 cm) bloom from late spring to early fall, providing a lovely display. The blooms are a copious source of nectar for birds and hummingbirds. They also make excellent cut flowers. An eye-catching specimen for a sunny shrub border.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 4-10 ft. tall and wide (120-300 cm).
- Easily grown in acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade.
- Great for foundations, wall-side borders, Mediterranean gardens, city gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease free and pest free. Watch for glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects when grown under glass
- Lightly prune or trim after flowering to maintain shape.
- Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Native to Australia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Callistemon - Bottlebrushes, Melaleuca |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 4' – 10' (120cm – 3m) |
Spread | 4' – 10' (120cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Callistemon - Bottlebrushes, Melaleuca |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 4' – 10' (120cm – 3m) |
Spread | 4' – 10' (120cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |