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Callistemon Bronwen 180MM

Callistemon citrinus 'Bronwen'

I am Callistemon Bronwen. My family originated from South Eastern Australia.

Habit Shrub - Bird and bee attracting

Plant family Myrtaceae

I flower prolifically in spring to summer with bright pink bottlebrush nectar rich bottlebrush blooms which attract all manner of native birds and beneficial insects. I am a lovely flowering shrub making me great as an informal hedge and screening or as a feature plant. Hardy I am drought and frost resistant once established. I am happy in most soils. I am not fussy about growing in full sun or shaded locations but higher light levels will see me flowering better. Prune me back after flowering just behind the old flowers. This will encourage a dense growth habit. When mature I can be cut back hard if required from which I will bounce back quickly. My form and response to pruning suites me to being a habitat creating native screening hedge. I benefit from a quality slow release fertiliser applied in spring.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I am a small native shrub with a dense habit making me a natural choice when screening is needed

I produce masses of bright pink blooms in spring which are a magnet for birds, bees and beneficial insects

My new growth is highlighted with pink and orange before maturing to green providing year round colour

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade

Height: 2m Width: 2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.8m Width: 0.8m)(Size at point of sale approx. 55cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting, I grow in most soils including those that are occasionally water logged

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Handles wet/boggy spots Pink flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

I develop good form without pruning but respond well to being clipped suiting me to formal and informal hedges

Suggested spacing: 1.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ongoing care

Occasional tidying or pruning maintains appearance. Plants kept as formal hedges or clipped shapes require more frequent attention.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning

Ask your retailer for Callistemon Bronwen by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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