Bottle Brush-Callistemon Viminal -Outdoor Flowering Plant

🌺Why You’ll Love It

✔Spectacular flowers– Bright red brush-like blooms spring through fall
✔Wildlife magnet– Nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds and bees
✔UAE-tough– Thrives in heat, drought, and poor soil conditions
✔Low-maintenance– No fuss once established

🌿 Growth & Appearance

• Height: 3-6 meters (can be pruned to smaller size)
• Flowers: 10-15cm crimson bottlebrush spikes
• Foliage: Narrow evergreen leaves with lemon scent when crushed
• Bonus: Peeling bark adds winter interest

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• Sun worshipper – The more sun, the more blooms
• Drought champion – Survives weeks without water
• Salt-tolerant – Perfect for coastal gardens

☀️ Light & Location

• Best: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Planting: Space 2-3m apart
• Avoid: Shady areas (will grow but won't flower well)

💦 Watering

• New plants: Water deeply 2-3x weekly for first 3 months
• Established: Monthly deep watering in summer; none in winter
• Pro Tip: Let soil dry completely between waterings

🌡️ Climate Tips

• Ideal temp: 15-40°C (perfect for UAE)
• Humidity: Thrives in both dry and humid conditions

✂️ Maintenance

• Pruning: Light trim after flowering
• Fertilizer: Optional light feed in spring
• Pests: Rare – occasionally scale insects