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Plant of the day · Thursday 22 October 2026

Crimson Bottlebrush

Melaleuca citrina

Crimson Bottlebrush

Bring bright red color and lively birds to your garden with an easy-going evergreen.

The Crimson Bottlebrush is an adaptable evergreen shrub that fits easily into sunny garden borders. It grows into a rounded, bushy shape, reaching a mature height between 1.5 and 3.5 meters. In spring, it produces dense spikes of bright red stamens that resemble a household bottle brush.

This shrub is wonderfully low-maintenance and ideal for beginner gardeners. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires very little water thanks to its strong drought tolerance. You will not need to worry about safety either, as it is non-toxic to both humans and pets.

Beyond its striking flowers, this plant provides a wonderful sensory experience in the garden. Its narrow leaves release a fresh citrus scent whenever you crush them between your fingers. These vibrant blooms also naturally attract bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds throughout the season.

easy carefull sunlow water

Grow it in your garden

Add it to your Bozlea garden and get watering, feeding and pruning built around your soil and weather. Free to start.

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