CALLISTEMON BONANZA

Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Bonanza’
Common Names: Dwarf Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush ‘Bonanza’
Mature Size: 3–5 feet (1–1.5 meters) in height, 3–5 feet (1–1.5 meters) in spread
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, loamy, and slightly clayey substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with a slight citrus aroma when crushed
Flowers: Bright red, brush-like flower spikes; bloom profusely in spring and intermittently through summer and fall
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon ‘Bonanza’ is admired for its vivid red flowers and compact form, adding vibrant color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers.

Xeriscaping:
Ideal for low-water gardens, this variety offers beauty and resilience in arid or dry-climate landscapes.

Pollinator Garden Feature:
Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerance:
Performs well in dry conditions with minimal irrigation once established.

Low Maintenance:
Pest-resistant, evergreen, and easy to prune; keeps a tidy, compact shape with little effort.

Ecological Contribution:
A magnet for pollinators, especially hummingbirds, providing habitat and food throughout its long blooming period.

Seasonal Color:
Offers intense, repeated flower displays for a long season of interest.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frost and adapts well to a range of temperate and warm climates.

Callistemon ‘Bonanza’ is a hardy, floriferous shrub that delivers bold color and pollinator activity to water-wise landscapes. Its compact size, low water needs, and brilliant blooms make it an ideal choice for sustainable, vibrant garden designs.