Botanical Name
Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’
Common Name
Endeavour Bottlebrush
Description
Callistemon ‘Endeavour’ is a medium to large shrub renowned for its brilliant red bottlebrush flower spikes, creating striking displays in spring. This hardy cultivar produces masses of vibrant flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds. Drought and frost tolerant once established, it grows in a wide range of soil types in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for bird-attracting gardens, screening, hedging and feature plantings.
Plant Category
Large Shrubs
Size (H x W)
3 m × 3 m
Habitat
Callistemon ‘Endeavour’ is a Callistemon citrinus garden cultivar, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure across diverse Australian climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
Based on Callistemon species, this cultivar continues the tradition of bottlebrush plants being important nectar sources for Aboriginal peoples and native wildlife, with the flowers and bark having various traditional uses.
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