Callistemon consists of evergreen shrubs characterized by their fragrant, narrow to lanceolate leaves. These plants produce distinctive bottlebrush-like flower spikes, where the elongated, vividly colored stamens are particularly noticeable.

Callistemon phoeniceus

Callistemon phoeniceus 'Pink Ice'

Callistemon pinifolius

Callistemon pinifolius 'Sockeye'

Callistemon pinifolius 'Viridis'

Callistemon pinifolius green-flowered

Callistemon pinifolius red-flowered

Callistemon pinifolius yellow

Callistemon pityoides is a bushy evergreen shrub that can reach heights of approximately 2 meters. It features an upright growth form and dense clusters of narrow, pointed green leaves. In mid to late summer, it bears short spikes of yellow flowers that emerge from bronze-hued buds.

Callistemon pityoides

Callistemon pityoides alpine

Callistemon pityoides from Brown's Swamp, Australia

Callistemon polandii

Callistemon polandii dwarf

Callistemon recurvus

This bushy shrub features narrow, dark green leaves that can reach lengths of up to 15 cm. During the summer, it produces vibrant, deep red flower spikes that extend up to 10 cm in length.

Callistemon rigidus

Callistemon rugulosus is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 4 meters. It features elongated, lanceolate leaves measuring up to 8 centimeters. During the summer months, this plant showcases 15-centimeter-long inflorescences resembling bottlebrushes, adorned with yellow-tipped stamens.

Callistemon rugulosus

Callistemon salignus is a compact, semi-hardy evergreen tree or shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features slender, dark green leaves with reddish tones in new growth. From late spring through midsummer, it produces creamy white flowers that resemble bottlebrushes. The leaves emit a lemon fragrance, and the bark is thin and white in texture.

Callistemon salignus

Callistemon salignus 'Ruber'

Callistemon salignus Flaming Fire ('Flaipp')

Callistemon salignus Honey Pot ('Hutneezz') is a compact evergreen bottlebrush, reaching a height of approximately 100 cm. It features slender green foliage and produces pale, creamy yellow flowers from May through July. This variety is well-suited for growing in containers.

Callistemon salignus Honey Pot ('Hutneezz')

Callistemon seiberi 'Injune'

Callistemon shiressii

Callistemon sieberi 'Widdicombe Gem'

Callistemon sieberi DC. is an evergreen shrub that typically grows between 1 to 2 meters in height and has a spreading to semi-upright habit. Its foliage consists of small, narrow, and stiff dark green leaves, each ending in a sharp point. During late spring and summer, this plant produces creamy-yellow flowers that form elongated spikes, reaching lengths of up to 15 centimeters.

Callistemon sieberi DC.

Callistemon sieberi purple-flowered

Callistemon speciosus is a sizable shrub or small tree characterized by robust, reddish-brown branches that are thickly covered with aromatic, rigid, leathery leaves that are thin and elliptical, tapering to a point. The flowers resemble a bottlebrush, displaying a vivid crimson hue complemented by golden anthers.

Callistemon speciosus

This is a sprawling, somewhat drooping shrub characterized by its narrow, aromatic green leaves. In summer, it produces vibrant red flowers resembling bottlebrushes. This variety is known for its potential to bloom profusely.

Callistemon subulatus

Callistemon subulatus 'Crimson Tail'

Callistemon subulatus 'Packer's Selection' is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features slender, aromatic leaves that are dark green and taper to a point. In mid-summer, the plant produces abundant clusters of deep red, bottlebrush-like blooms, with a second flowering phase occurring later in the season, particularly in warm summers. After flowering, the shrub develops woody brown fruits that can remain on the plant for an extended time. To promote a more compact form, prune back significantly, or allow it to grow freely for a natural, fountain-like appearance.

Callistemon subulatus 'Packer's Selection'

Callistemon teretifolius

This evergreen shrub or small tree is partially hardy and features arching to weeping branches. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, reaching lengths of up to 7 cm, and emit a pleasant fragrance. In the summer, it produces clusters of vivid red flowers arranged in cylindrical spikes that can grow as long as 20 cm.

Callistemon viminalis

A compact, bushy shrub featuring slender, evergreen foliage. It produces vibrant red, bottlebrush-like flowers measuring 10-15 cm in length from early summer through autumn.

Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook'

Callistemon viminalis 'Endeavour'

Callistemon viminalis 'Hannah Ray'

Callistemon viminalis 'Hen Camp Creek'

Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' is a compact, dwarf cultivar that reaches approximately 1 meter in height. It features narrow, leathery leaves that are grey-green and aromatic. This variety produces vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers from late spring through mid-summer.

Callistemon viminalis 'Little John'

Callistemon viminalis 'Malawi Giant'

Callistemon viminalis 'Red Cascade'

Callistemon viminalis 'Red Star'

Callistemon viminalis 'Wilderness White'

Callistemon viridiflorus is a resilient bottlebrush featuring a compact, arching growth form. Its leaves are sharply pointed, and it produces yellow-green blooms from mid- to late summer. The woody seed capsules can remain on the plant for several years.

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