Callistemon 'Burgundy'Burgundy Bottlebrush

The Callistemon 'Burgundy', or Burgundy Bottlebrush, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, deep burgundy-red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers. Blooming profusely from spring to summer, and often again in autumn, these nectar-rich blooms attract birds and pollinators, adding life and colour to gardens. Its dense, narrow green foliage creates a lush backdrop, making it perfect for hedges, screening, or feature planting.

Compact and hardy, this versatile shrub thrives in a range of conditions, adding year-round beauty to native, cottage, or low-maintenance gardens.

Specifications

• Height1.5 to 3 metres
• Width1.5 to 2.5 metres
• Native toAustralia (cultivar derived from native species)
• FoliageNarrow, lance-shaped green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FlowersShowy burgundy-red blooms in spring, summer, and occasionally autumn
• UsesIdeal for hedges, screening, borders, or as a standalone feature plant
• SpacingPlant 1.5 to 2.5 metres apart for hedging or individual impact
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooms
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and hardy
• Wildlife AttractionNectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water and coastal gardens
• VersatilitySuitable for native, formal, and modern garden designs

The Burgundy Bottlebrush is a resilient and colourful shrub, perfect for creating vibrant, wildlife-friendly gardens while requiring minimal care.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.