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Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush
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Learn About Your New Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' is a compact, evergreen Australian native shrub known for its dense growth habit and vivid red bottlebrush flowers. A refined cultivar of the classic Bottlebrush, 'Harkness' is ideal for hedging, screening, borders, and native gardens, offering year-round structure and reliable flowering.
This variety typically grows to 1.5–2.5 metres tall, forming a neat, bushy shape that responds well to regular pruning. It produces vibrant crimson-red flowers in spring and again in late summer, attracting birds, bees, and beneficial insects. Its fine foliage releases a subtle citrus scent when brushed, adding extra sensory appeal.
‘Harkness’ thrives in full sun, tolerates light frost, and is drought-tolerant once established. It’s a resilient choice for low-maintenance landscapes, including coastal areas, urban gardens, and habitat plantings.
Key Features
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Botanical Name: Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness'
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Common Name: Harkness Bottlebrush
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Height: 1.5–2.5 metres
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Width: 1.5–2 metres
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Foliage: Fine, green, aromatic when brushed
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Flowers: Crimson-red bottlebrush blooms in spring and summer
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Form: Compact, bushy shrub
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Evergreen: Yes
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Soil: Adapts to most well-drained soils
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Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
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Frost Tolerant: Light frost
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Maintenance: Low – prune after flowering to maintain shape
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Best Uses: Hedging, screening, native gardens, bird-attracting plantings, coastal and urban landscapes
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Tolerates: Drought, light frost, coastal exposure
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