Description

The Weeping Bottlebrush is a spectacular, fast-growing evergreen tree or large shrub, celebrated for its dramatic, pendulous branches and showy, bright red flowers that resemble a traditional bottle brush. Native to Australia, this iconic plant produces an abundance of cylindrical, 4-6 inch long blooms composed of hundreds of long, brilliant red stamens, which appear in spring and often sporadically throughout summer . The flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. Its common name refers to its graceful, weeping habit and the soft, light green to gray-green, narrow leaves that hang elegantly from its branches. Highly adaptable, drought-tolerant once established, and tolerant of wet soils, it is an outstanding choice for creating a stunning focal point, a flowering screen, or a living privacy wall.