Bottlebrush 'Splendens'
Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
Bottlebrush 'Splendens' is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam, sandy soil or acid soil, flowering May, Jun, Jul.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 200 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 9a-11b, RHS H3 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 200 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 9a to 11b and rated H3 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, acid soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Bottlebrush 'Splendens''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'to edge in front
- African lilyto edge in front
- African lily 'Northern Star'to edge in front
- Fountain Grass 'Hameln'to edge in front
- Golden Currantto flower when it does not
- Lamb's Earsto edge in front