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.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Melaleuca, Callistemon |
| Common names | Bottlebrush |
| 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" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Melaleuca, Callistemon |
| Common names | Bottlebrush |
| 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" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
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