Bottlebrush - Alissa Duke

Bottlebrush (callistimon) is found in East and South East Australia from tropical to temperate zones. This flower spike that I have drawn usually occurs in Spring & Summer. It is winter here, so this species must be a little different.They are a very familiar plant here, found in the bush, in backyard gardens, and also in parks.

The bottlebrush is a very hardy plant and commonly used by local councils in parks and alongside footpaths on the nature strip. They have a lovely striking flower, which attracts the rainbow lorikeet bird. I have drawn a two rainbow lorikeets on this blog. I have not been able to figure out how to add the link here or include the image, but they will come up in a search of the site