Callistemon Cherry Time

Common Name:
Cherry Time Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon 'Cherry Time' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its vivid cherry-red bottlebrush flowers that bloom profusely from spring to early summer, with a potential second flowering in autumn. The fine, glossy leaves emerge with a bronze tint, adding to its visual appeal. This fast-growing and hardy plant thrives in a variety of soil types, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils, and prefers well-drained conditions. It is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, tolerating both full sun and part shade, as well as light frost. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a dense habit and enhances future blooming. 'Cherry Time' is ideal for use as a specimen plant, low hedge, or in native garden settings, and it attracts nectar-feeding birds, adding life and movement to the garden. 

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 metres
• Width: 1.5–2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Cherry Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum species