Callistemon, seed from ‘Purple Splendour’ – BottleBrush

BottleBrush, seed from Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’

50 seeds

I have grown many of these ‘Purple Splendour’ Bottlebrushes, I have found that even though they are all grown from cuttings from 1 plant, the flower colour does vary (contray to the text books!), I suspect it’s due to soil variations around my garden (also, I noted cuttings vary, if taken from the base of the plant or the top tips).

These seeds are taken off one of my plants growing at Gunnedah, NSW, Australia. It has beautiful exceptionally dark purple flowers and a compact habit; in the photo shown, my Kodak camera does not really catch the deep purple it actually is.

It has occurred to me that I have to state; when you grow seeds from a hybrid cultivar (if a plant has a name after the botanical name in ‘ ‘ like ‘Purple Splendour’ – (or “ “) that’s an indication, that it’s a hybrid), then you are not going to get a plant that looks like the hybrid from its seeds, in fact you never know what you’re going to get, it’s a potluck draw, if you feel lucky give it ago, if you’re not a lucky person, then you’ll have to buy the labelled hybrid plant from a nursery! Also, I may as well state, some hybrids have been bred so that you can’t grow them from seed (purple fountain grass) however, they definitely have not done this to Callistemon. Callistemon‘s will grow from seed easily, from a hybrid, I have grown many from my seed supply. Unfortunatly, I have had to move, so am unable to watch them flower.

I could not put ‘seeds from’ such and such, in the title listing, so I did not want to deceive anyone, it was just the way the format is (I also cannot control the capital letters, so some listing titles are incorrectly punctuated. Callistemon, seed from ‘Purple Splendour’ – BottleBrush!

Also, note it is thought that this cultivar originated from C. salignus, but I don’t think so, it resembles more like C. citrinus due to its close compactness and stiffer foliage. But actually, there’s really no sure-fire 100% way to tell a hybrid cultivar’s parents, just from eye (unless you crossed it in strict lab situation – Until you grow seeds from a hybrid, then look at multiples of the offspring -you’ll see the general characteristics of the original species, shine through!! So, if you want to test these ones, go for it! let me know the results!!

It would be great to see some photos of the flower colour produced from these seeds – so I can add them onto the page listings. Please, feel free to take as many photos of as you want, and contact me via email; [email protected]

My other BottleBrush’s (I am a huge fan of BottleBrush’s, great colours and drought hardy for most situations)

Callistemon ‘Purple Splendour’ – Bottlebrush – Local Seeds

Callistemon, ‘Perth Pink’ – Bottlebrush – Local Seeds

Callistemon ‘Taree Pink’ – Bottlebrush – Local Seeds

Callistemon ‘Barbie Pink’ – Local Seeds

Callistemon viminalis – Weeping Red Bottlebrush – Local Seeds

For most seeds (unless otherwise stated): Sow Spring – Lightly cover and keep moist until germination – best to do in the hot before a rain event. Grow seedling over the spring/summer in shade house with ideal conditions, then plant out autumn with occasional watering for the first 2 years.

Seeds are usually collected from tree/plant shown in photo, this one was growing at Gunnedah, NSW. Happy to answer any questions you may have.

My business mission: is to provide backyard owners with seed of Australian Native plants, in particular ornamental species, with aesthetic attributes, to create good vibes and a sense of peace.

And my seller promise; if you purchase from me, I will send it to you.

I use recycled packaging. And I make a note of sending more seeds than stated in page listing. Plus I’m a definite advocate for ‘organics’ as much as possible, there are no pesticides at my place!