Callistemon Violaceus – Violet Bottlebrush Seed approx x200

A hybrid from Callistemon paludosus of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania where it prefers medium, moist soils in a protected position. It is frost resistant but dislikes drought.

An evergreen shrub growing to a height of 3 metres with a spread of 2 metres. The stem is sturdy with sprawling branches; 

the leaves are greyish green, narrowly lanceolate and 6 cm long; the flowers are reddish violet, in attractive heads in summer.

As this is seed from a hybrid plant, the seedlings will vary from the original plant because of genetic variation. Most of this variation is minor and rarely results in major differences from the original.