Callistemon 'Western Glory' - Western Glory Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Western Glory' - Western Glory Bottlebrush

A dense, upright evergreen shrub with abundant bright red to mauve-red bottlebrush flowers

This fast-growing bottlebrush features a rounded habit and broad, stiff, green lance-shaped leaves with new growth in a lovely pink velvety hue. The plant boasts large, bright red to mauve-red bottlebrush flower spikes (10-12cm long) that bloom predominantly in mid to late spring, with some flowering in autumn.

Key Features:

• Height: Approximately 3 meters tall
• Width: Approximately 3 meters wide
• Flowers: Large, bright red to mauve-red bottlebrush flower spikes, 10-12cm long
• Foliage: Broad lanceolate, stiff green leaves with attractive pink new growth
• Blooming: Mainly spring and autumn
• Growth Habit: Dense, upright shrub with rounded form

Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Hardy - tolerates frost, drought, wind, coastal salt and pollution
• Soil: Prefers moist, friable, well-drained soils but tolerates poor drainage
• Disease Resistance: Resistant to root rot fungus Phytophthora cinnamomi
• Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to encourage dense growth

Uses & Wildlife Value:

• Suitable for hedging, screening and windbreaks
• Perfect for ornamental garden planting
• Attracts nectar-feeding birds, bees and butterflies
• Excellent for wildlife gardens

Callistemon 'Western Glory' is a tough, ornamental shrub perfect for adding color and structure to garden landscapes while attracting valuable native wildlife.