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    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'.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer' plant

    How to Grow Callistemon sp. 'Mt. Drummer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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