Callistemon Splendens

Callistemon Splendens is an evergreen bottlebrush shrub grown for its vivid red, brush-like flower spikes in late spring to early summer, set against narrow, aromatic green leaves. In Ireland it performs best in full sun and a warm, sheltered spot, ideally against a south- or west-facing wall. Plant in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acid soil and avoid chalk; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new shoots for the next seasons display.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered site Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile; neutral to acid (avoid chalk) Hardiness: Frost hardy; protect from severe cold and cold winds Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

foliage:evergreen
light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:red
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m