Callistemon 'Western Glory' (Western Glory Bottlebrush)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusCallistemon
Cultivar'Western Glory'
SynonymsMelaleuca 'Western Glory'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 - 4 m
Spread2 - 3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLarge, upright and circular.
LandscapeInformal hedges and screening.
PropagationCutting.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained, sandy, clay, loamy, sandy loam and clay loam soils with acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Tolerates light frost. Prune after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of new foliage.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate with a sharp point and a prominent centre.
Flower DescriptionDensely arranged clusters, that grow 12 cm long and 5 cm wide. Bloom mid-late spring with spot flowering in autumn.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are bright green. The flowers are a bright red to mauve colour.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a leathery texture.

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