A tall upright bottlebrush with weeping branches, bronze new growth and large red brushes in spring and autumn. An excellent narrow screening and street tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Hannah Ray Bottlebrush
Botanically, Callistemon 'Hannah Ray' is a fast-growing shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Hannah Ray Bottlebrush
Hannah Ray Bottlebrush suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Hannah Ray Bottlebrush does best in clay and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.8 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Hannah Ray Bottlebrush does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Hannah Ray Bottlebrush after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Hannah Ray Bottlebrush in the garden
Hannah Ray Bottlebrush earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a fast screen or informal hedge and a windbreak.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Hannah Ray Bottlebrush with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Hannah Ray Bottlebrush
Plant Sale lists Hannah Ray Bottlebrush as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
