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Callistemon laevis Stam

Callistemon laevis

15L pot • Standard specimen • Supplied approximately 140cm tall

Plant Highlights: Vibrant bottlebrush flowers • Evergreen foliage • Elegant standard form • Attractive to pollinators • Ideal for patios and sheltered gardens

Overview

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub grown in a standard (stem) form, creating a neat rounded head above a clear trunk. Its narrow green foliage provides year-round structure, while the striking scarlet-red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers appear from late spring into summer, bringing bold colour and attracting bees and other pollinating insects.

Supplied as a standard specimen, it makes an eye-catching focal point for patios, courtyards and sunny borders. Its compact canopy and architectural shape are equally at home in decorative containers or planted in a warm, sheltered garden.

Why We Love It

• Distinctive bottlebrush flowers create a dramatic summer display.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
• Standard form adds height and structure without taking up much space.
• Excellent feature plant for patios and entranceways.
• Flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Choose a sunny, sheltered site protected from cold winds. A south- or west-facing position encourages the best flowering.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently, ensuring excess water drains away freely.

Soil

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. If growing in a container, use a high-quality free-draining compost and ensure the pot has good drainage.

Hardiness and Winter Care

In Ireland, Bottlebrush performs best in mild, sheltered gardens. Protect container-grown plants and young specimens during severe frosts, and avoid planting in areas prone to winter waterlogging.

Routine Care

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the rounded head and remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches. Remove any shoots developing from the stem or base to preserve the standard shape.

Perfect For

• Feature planting in sheltered gardens.
• Decorative patio containers.
• Courtyards and entranceways.
• Mediterranean-inspired planting schemes.
• Small to medium-sized gardens needing year-round structure.

Good to Know

The supplied height refers to the plant at the time of sale and includes the trained standard form. This is not the plant's mature height, which will increase over time if planted in the ground.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Callistemon laevis
• Supplied in a 15L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 140cm tall.
• Trained as a standard (stem) specimen.