Callistemon citrinus
About
Melaleuca citrina, the common red bottlebrush, crimson bottlebrush, or lemon bottlebrush, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, and is endemic to eastern Australia. Some Australian state herbaria continue to use the name Callistemon citrinus. It is a hardy and adaptable species, common in its natural habitat. It is widely cultivated, not only in Australia. It was one of the first Australian plants to be grown outside the country, having been taken to England in 1770 by Joseph Banks. Its showy red flower spikes, present over most of the year in an ideal situation, account for its popularity.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
How to use it
Bottlebrush plants are not only ornamental but also play a role in supporting local ecosystems. Their flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making them a great addition to any garden aimed at enhancing biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting a bottlebrush, make sure to choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This plant thrives in full sun and can tolerate drought, so don’t overwater it!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Callistemon citrinus
- Slug
- callistemon-citrinus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Species
- citrinus
- Wikidata QID
- Q1028271
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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