Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus

Family: Myrtaceae

Earthy & Warmcitrusherbal

SeasonSpring–Summer

OriginAustralia

IntensityModerate

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Spring–Summer bloomer

Bottlebrush produces cylindrical spikes of vivid crimson stamens that look exactly like a bottle brush, its citrus-herbal aromatic foliage releasing a crisp warmth in the summer sun.

Symbolism & Meaning

vibrancy, resilience

In the Victorian language of flowers, bottlebrush means “Vibrancy”.

Habitat & Environment

Australia

Bottlebrush is native to Australia.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameCallistemon citrinus
FamilyMyrtaceae
Native ToAustralia
Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
LifespanPerennial

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