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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

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callistemon polandii plant

    How to Grow Callistemon polandii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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