Callistemon Nyallingensis ‘Summer Days’ (Boggy Creek Bottlebrush)
Callistemon Nyallingensis ‘Summer Days’ (Boggy Creek Bottlebrush)
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Callistemon Nyallingensis ‘Summer Days’ (Boggy Creek Bottlebrush) is a compact, free-flowering Australian native shrub valued for its attractive arching habit, dense green foliage, and colourful purple-red bottlebrush flowers. Flowering from late spring through summer, it provides a bright seasonal display and helps attract nectar-feeding birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.
With its neat size, hardy nature, and reliable performance, Callistemon Nyallingensis ‘Summer Days’ (Boggy Creek Bottlebrush) is ideal for low hedging, mixed shrub borders, feature planting, native gardens, and coastal-style landscapes. It adapts well to a range of conditions, including wet to moderately dry soils, and is low maintenance once established, making it a great choice for customers wanting colour, wildlife appeal, and a tough Australian native plant.

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Mature height
0.6–1 metre
Mature width
1–1.5 metres
Spacing
1–1.5 metres apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Purple-red bottlebrush flowers with dense green foliage and reddish new growth
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Water regularly during establishment, then only as needed once established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, encourage dense growth, and promote future flowering.
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system. Suitable for general garden planting when given adequate space; avoid planting too close to pipes, drains, or hard surfaces.