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Dwarf Bottle Brush (Callistemon hot pink) - Bottle Brush
بوتل برش
Callistemon hot pink
Rs 5,000
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Dwarf Bottle Brush (Bottle Brush / بوتل برش) is a dependable evergreen shrub prized for its prolific pink flowers in spring, summer. It reaches a moderate height of 5 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to Australia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Dwarf Bottle Brush (Callistemon hot pink), known in Pakistan as Bottle Brush (بوتل برش), is native to Australia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its pink flowers that appear in spring, summer, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 5 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Callistemon hot pink
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 5 ft
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed, Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Dwarf Bottle Brush
Grown from the fine seed contained in woody capsules, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Dwarf Bottle Brush?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Dwarf Bottle Brush is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Bottle Brush online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal watering schedule for Dwarf Bottle Brush?
Dwarf Bottle Brush needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
When and how should I prune Dwarf Bottle Brush?
Dwarf Bottle Brush benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in spring, summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
What months can I expect Dwarf Bottle Brush to flower?
Dwarf Bottle Brush blooms in spring and summer, producing pink flowers. In Pakistan’s climate, expect the longest bloom period from March through September, with peak flowering during the warmer months.
What kind of light exposure is best for Dwarf Bottle Brush?
Dwarf Bottle Brush grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
How long can Dwarf Bottle Brush go without water?
Yes, Dwarf Bottle Brush is drought tolerant once established. After the first growing season, it can go a week or more without water. However, it still performs best with consistent watering during the growing season.
