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Callistemon polandii

Also Known As

Melaleuca polandii
Gold-tipped Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-11

Callistemon polandii plant details

Callistemon polandii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer and winter red flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon polandii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon polandii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely species, flowering profusely with intense crimson flowers tipped gold. As well, the new growth on this 6-8' shrub is flushed, especially in spring. A lovely, amiable creature that enjoys full sun and tolerates both drought and saturated soil. A fine pot specimen wherever temperatures fall below mid USDA zone 8. Resprouted for us after receiving damage below 20 °F. A hard pruning …or a freeze… encourages lush free flowering growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8a/9a. Myrtaceae