Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ (Purple Splendour Bottlebrush)
Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ (Purple Splendour Bottlebrush)
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Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ (Purple Splendour Bottlebrush) is a hardy Australian native shrub admired for its vibrant purple to magenta-purple bottlebrush flowers, attractive foliage, and reliable garden performance. Its bold blooms create a striking seasonal display while attracting nectar-feeding birds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a colourful and wildlife-friendly choice for home gardens, native landscapes, and feature planting.
With its medium-sized growth habit and soft pink new foliage, Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ (Purple Splendour Bottlebrush) adds year-round interest to garden beds, borders, informal hedges, and screening plantings. Low maintenance once established and adaptable to a range of conditions, this bottlebrush is an excellent choice for customers wanting strong flower colour, native toughness, and an easy-care shrub with standout ornamental appeal.
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Mature height
2–3 metres
Mature width
1–2 metres
Spacing
1.5–2 metres apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Purple to magenta-purple bottlebrush flowers with green to grey-green foliage and soft pink new growth
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring, with a possible follow-up flush in autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Water regularly during establishment, then only as needed once established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape, encourage dense growth, and promote fresh new foliage.
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.