Bottle Brush (Callistemon Viminalis) is an evergreen shrub whose native is from Australia, but is now widely cultivated around other scattered locations around the world. These plants are treasured with dense, low-branching and multi trunked characteristics. At Mature state it grows in range of 7m to 9m tall, and that occurs in 30 years. Their appearance is distinct by narrow green leaves with the length of 7 – 10 cm, that usually grow at the end of hanging branches, which in turn as a whole create a weeping effect. With a cylindrical scarlet blossom that is composed of multiple lengthy bristle-like stamens. These blossoms appear in abundance during the growing season throughout the year.
Bottle Brush Care:
Sunlight: Full Sun to partially shade.
Watering: Medium.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Temperature: Not less than 9 degree Celsius.
Fertilizer: Use any fertilizer.
Bottle Brush special feature and uses:
These shrubs are growth habit is relevant for border planting and could be useful at deck or patio or screening ornamental purpose.