Callistemon Purple Cloud

Common Name:
Purple Cloud Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon 'Purple Cloud' is a striking Australian native bottlebrush known for its rich purple flower spikes and dense evergreen foliage. This variety features narrow, mid-green leaves and a compact, upright growth habit, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant in native or mixed garden styles. Flowering primarily in spring and again in autumn, it puts on a brilliant display of deep, purplish-red brushes that are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and pollinators. 'Purple Cloud' is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, thriving in full sun and tolerating a range of soils, including clay and sandy loams, as long as drainage is adequate. Drought hardy once established, and tolerant of light frost, it responds well to pruning after flowering, encouraging a denser habit and repeat blooms.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium
*Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:
*Height: 2–3 m
*Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Deep Purple-Red
*Burgundy

Key Attributes:
*Australian Native
*Suitable for Hedging
*Bird Attracting
*Bee Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Evergreen
*Responds Well to Pruning
*Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
*Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'
*Lomandra longifolia
*Leptospermum scoparium
*Correa reflexa
*Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)