Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess'

Also Known As

Melaleuca pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess'
Kosciuszko Princess Alpine Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-11

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Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess' plant details

Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A particularly frost hardy callistemon collected on the upper slopes of Australia's Mt. Kosciuszko, this small bottlebrush, to 3-6 ft tall, has finely textured, long and narrow, evergreen leaves and pale yellow, ???bottlebrush?? flowers in late spring and early summer. Best in full sun to part shade with summer water, though quite drought tolerant once established. One of the hardiest of the genus, performing well to 0F, USDA zone 7.