Callistemon Burgundy

Common Name:
Burgundy Bottlebrush

Description:
The Callistemon 'Burgundy' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its deep red to burgundy-coloured bottlebrush flowers that appear in abundance during spring and summer. These vibrant flowers are rich in nectar, making this plant highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies. Its narrow, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, and the plant is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, tolerating drought, frost, and coastal conditions. Callistemon 'Burgundy' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, though it can also handle part shade. With its dense growth habit, it makes an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a standout feature plant in gardens. It responds well to pruning, allowing for shape control and enhanced flowering in the next season.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Burgundy / Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea (Grevillea spp.)
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
• Westringia (Westringia fruticosa)
• Leptospermum (Leptospermum spp.)