Bottle Brush – Callistemon Citrinus

Buy the Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus) in Dubai & UAE — a striking evergreen shrub or small tree famous for its brilliant red, cylindrical flower spikes that look just like a bottle brush, set against narrow, aromatic green leaves. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Bottle Brush in the UAE

Callistemon is superbly adapted to the UAE climate, thriving in heat and tolerating dry, even slightly saline conditions. Its showy red flower spikes appear in flushes and are a magnet for birds and bees, while its hardy, evergreen nature makes it ideal as a feature shrub, informal hedge or small flowering tree.

Key Benefits

• Brilliant red bottle-brush flower spikes in repeated flushes
• Aromatic evergreen foliage with a fine, narrow leaf
• Excellent heat, drought and mild-salt tolerance
• Attracts birds, bees and butterflies
• Versatile as a feature shrub, hedge or small tree

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the most abundant flowering.
• Watering: Regular watering while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of UAE soils.
• Feeding: Feed with a low-phosphorus or balanced fertiliser in spring.
• Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to keep dense and encourage more blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Bottle Brush flower? It flowers in flushes through the warmer months, often several times a year in the UAE.

Can it be grown as a hedge? Yes — it responds well to trimming and makes an attractive informal flowering hedge or screen.

Does it attract wildlife? Yes, the nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.