Bottlebrush Bush
Melaleuca linearis var. linearis
Also known as
Stiff Bottlebrush
Callistemon rigidus 01 by Lokionly (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 2.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Bottlebrush Bush Overview
Melaleuca linearis var. linearis
How to propagate Bottlebrush Bush
Cuttings
Propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.
Seed
Seeds in the autumn or spring.
Special features of Bottlebrush Bush
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Bottlebrush Bush
Grown for their clustered flowers which resemble bottlebrushes. Suitable for coastal conditions.