Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer'

Also Known As

Mt. Drummer Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'

planting zones

8b-11

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Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer' plant details

Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and purple foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 10 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Who says every cool plant has to have a name? This very vigorous, large-growing (though still shrubby) bottlebrush remains nameless, but it will not hold that against anyone who grows it. On the contrary, it will reward you with felty mauve new growth and big, purple brushes in late spring! It has papery white bark, and very large leaves for a bottlebrush. Hardy to at least 15 °F, rather impressive for a Callistemon with such big flowers and leaves. Thanks to Jim Gerdemann for sharing this plant from his amazing collection. Evergreen shrub to 10'.