Callistemon citrinus ‘Jeffersii’
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Jeffers Bottlebrush
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6-10' x 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use, Year Round Interest |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 12-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Callistemon citrinus ‘Jeffersii’ (Jeffers Bottlebrush) bears reddish-purple flowers that fade to lavender. It’s growth habit is seen to about 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide. Older plants can get to around 10 feet and can be trained up into a small tree. The foliage is also smaller and narrower. Long red stiff stamens form a long flower that resembles a bottlebrush and blooms year-round but bloom peak is in the early summer through fall.The flowers attract hummingbirds. Most tolerant of heat cold and poor soil. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F. Full sun drought tolerant once established.
