Callistemon citrinus Endeavour
- Mature size: 2-3m tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 2m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Feature shrub, informal hedge/privacy screen, native gardens, bird-attracting gardens, mass plantings, windbreak, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, attractive red flowers, attracts birds and pollinators, low maintenance.
Tolerant
Pruning, coastal conditions, wind, drought once established, light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Upright evergreen shrub with narrow green foliage and a naturally rounded growth habit. Produces crimson-red bottlebrush flowers in spring, with additional flowering possible in autumn.
What is Callistemon Endeavour?
Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’, commonly known as a Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub valued for its bold red flowers and reliable garden performance. It grows with an upright, rounded habit and makes a colourful choice for hedge/screening, feature planting and bird-attracting gardens.
How to care for Callistemon Endeavour
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and through warmer weather to support healthy growth. Prune behind old flower heads after flowering to encourage a denser shape, or cut back harder if the plant becomes untidy.
