This small shrub has upright spreading branches that form a compact rounded habit. It has mid green linear leaves and the bright red bottlebrush-like flower heads appear profusely over the plant from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Callistemon pearsoniiis naturally found in Australia growing in the Blackdown tablelands of central Queensland in open heath or along creek margins amongst rocks at an altitude of 700 to 900 m (2700 ft).

It prefers a moderately fertile shallow sandy soil that is periodically inundated in an open sunny to partially shaded position tolerating frost. drought and wind.

The Blackdown Callistemon is grown for its compact habit and flowers. It is planted in borders has a low screen or used along water courses in tropical settings. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3-4 years and is moderately long lived. ID 3127

Callistemon(ka-LEE-stay-mon) pearsonii(PEER-son-ee-eye)

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