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Callistemon pityoides
Alpine
bottlebrush
(Formerly Callistemon sieberi) |
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Callistemon pityoides (previously known as
Callistemon sieberi) has the common name of Alpine bottlebrush.
It is a compact shrub to about 3' and occurs naturally at high
elevations. The leaves are needle-like
and the flowers are like creamy to
pale yellow bottlebrushes. This is a frost- resistant
species and tolerates snow! Prune after flowering. +23
degrees F.
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Temperature Rating |
USDA Zone
9 |
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Type |
Shrub to 3' |
| Flower Color |
Light creamy |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Placement |
Sun |
| Culture |
Moderate moisture |
| Native |
Queensland, New South Wales,
Victoria |
| Family |
Myrtaceae |
Key Benefits
 | Small shrub - attractive container plant |
| Does well in moist soils |
| Attractive flowers and foliage |
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Problem Solving Features
| Attractive for shrub border |
| Great plant for a formal setting |
| Frost resistant |
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*Sow seed direct on the surface, bog watering
method works best. Germination 1-3 weeks @ 70 F.
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