A great year for bottlebrush or callistemon plants
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (347280)
Rockingham, Australia
November 10, 2018 12:00am CST
We arrived home about an hour ago after attending a funeral. Although these are always sad occasions, the day went off very well. Our friend’s mother passed away and we acted as her chauffeur and supports for the few days we were there.
I spotted this very beautiful hedge in the town. It is a red bottlebrush or Callistemon. The genus originated in Australia but is widely cultivated in other regions and has naturalised in various locations.
The common name, ‘bottlebrush’, comes from the cylindrical, brush like flowers which resemble a traditional bottle brush. They prefer moist conditions or regular watering in drier areas. Some are drought resistant while many are used in ornamental landscaping. It seems that conditions are ideal for these bushes/trees this year as we have seen dozens and dozens of very beautiful specimens.
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@andriaperry (118364)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Nov 18
OMG! Those are so pretty, I would love that hedge.
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@wolfgirl569 (112229)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Nov 18
That is one hedge I would love. I need to look into it.
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@wolfgirl569 (112229)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Nov 18
@JudyEv It seems a lot of the plants I really like are like that ughhhh 
@JudyEv (347280)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 18
They are found in temperate areas. I don't know how they would cope with snow.
@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 18
What a beautiful and colourful plant. I love the look of it.
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@JudyEv (347280)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 18
They are absolutely stunning this year. You can't help but notice them.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
10 Nov 18
When focus it is a beautiful flower in red and brush. In cluster they make a beautiful garden.
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@arunima25 (89157)
• Bangalore, India
10 Nov 18
They are beautiful ornamental plants. The name is so apt.
Good to see you back.
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@JudyEv (347280)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 18
Thanks. It is a good year for them. The bees are happy.
@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
13 Nov 18
@JudyEv i think it is real bottle brush, but i made mistake
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
10 Nov 18
My condolences to your friend. The flowers looks so nice 
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@JESSY3236 (20253)
• United States
16 Nov 18
never heard or seen those before. cool plant.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov 18
There is bottlebrush here in Southern California.
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