A plant of a genus that comprises the bottlebrushes.
Genus Callistemon, family Myrtaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- There they were, right on cue, feeding in the callistemons in the car park right in front of the Information Centre.
- Plants recommended for a south-facing wall include callistemon, the beautiful crimson bottle-brush and the startling passion flower.
- When can I transplant a callistemon and how should I prune it?
- Dwarf callistemons and dianellas are good in sunny spots.
- Native plants with needle-like leaves or those with a small surface area such as many callistemons are also reliable in heat.