This variable shrub has furrowed upright stems that form a dense bushy habit. It has dark green broad lanced-shaped, leathery leaves and the red bottlebrush-like flowers appear during spring. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Callistemon polandii is naturally found i Australia growing on the central and northern coastal regions of Queensland on exposed mountain slopes. 

It prefers a well drained, organic rich moist soils in an open sunny position and is drought resistant but  frost tender

The Golden-tipped Bottlebrush is grown for its dense habit and its flowers. It is grown in tropical gardens on the cost or the adjoining tablelands as a screen or specimen plant. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is an excellent for attracting birds. It is also used in shrub borders or commercial sites. ID 2346

Callistemon (ka-LEE-stay-mon) polandii  (pole-an-DEE-eye)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family