Callistemon citrinus White Anzac

Common Name:
White Anzac Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac' is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub known for its distinctive white, bottlebrush-like flower spikes that bloom in spring and summer. The arching branches are adorned with dark green, lance-shaped leaves up to 10 cm long, providing a lush backdrop to the striking flowers. This hardy Australian native 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 full sun and light shade, as well as light frost. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a denser habit and promotes further blooming. 'White Anzac' is ideal for use as a groundcover, low hedge, or in native garden settings, and it attracts nectar-feeding birds and beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5–1 metre
• Width: 3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee 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