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Close-up of a burgundy red bottlebrush flower with green leaves on a blurred natural background

Close-up of burgundy red bottlebrush flowers with green leaves

Close-up of Burgundy red bottlebrush flowers with green leaves on a blurred natural background

Close-up of a bottlebrush flower with a blurred natural background

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Close-up of red bottlebrush flowers with green leaves against a blurred natural background

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Burgundy Bottlebrush - Callistemon citrinus 'Burgundy'

Name: Burgundy Bottlebrush - Callistemon citrinus 'Burgundy'
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Burgundy Bottlebrush - Callistemon citrinus 'Burgundy' - 14cm
Price: 10.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Vigorous native shrub with deep burgundy flowers from spring through autumn.

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Pot size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade, tolerating a wide range of exposed conditions.

Size

Approx. 2m to 4m high x 2m to 4m wide at maturity.

Water

Low water use once established, with good drought tolerance.

Uses

Hedging, Screening, Bird habitat, Coastal gardens, Feature plant, Low water gardens, Mass planting.

Description

Callistemon citrinus Burgundy is a hardy Australian native shrub known for its abundant deep burgundy cylindrical flower spikes, appearing from late spring through summer and often again in autumn. Vigorous, reliable and easy to grow, it forms a dense evergreen shrub ideal for hedges, screens and wildlife friendly gardens. Its flowers attract nectar feeding birds, and the shrub performs well in a wide range of soil types including clay, loam and sandy soils.

Key Features:

Deep burgundy bottlebrush flowers through spring, summer and sometimes autumn.
Dense evergreen foliage ideal for hedging and screening.
Highly bird attracting; excellent wildlife value.
Fast growing, low maintenance and reliable.
Tolerates clay, sandy and well drained soils.
High drought tolerance once established.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, provided drainage is adequate.
Light: Full sun to semi shade, with best flowering in sunny positions.
Watering: Low water requirements once established, avoiding waterlogged soils.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser if required.
Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering maintains density.
Flowering: Summer through to late winter flowering season.

Landscaping Ideas

Ideal for hedging, screening, coastal gardens, wildlife plantings, feature shrubs and low water landscapes. Pairs beautifully with grevilleas, banksias, leptospermums, westringias and lomandras.

Expert Tip

Plant in raised or free draining positions and avoid high phosphorus fertilisers to ensure long term plant health.

FAQ's

Q: How big does Burgundy' grow?

Typically 2-4m high and wide.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?

Yes. It has high drought tolerance once established.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. It performs strongly in wind and salt exposed conditions.

Q: Does it attract wildlife?

Yes. Flowers attract nectar feeding birds.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Burgundy Bottlebrush - Callistemon citrinus 'Burgundy'

$13.95

$10.95

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