Crimson Bottlebrush | My Vintage Garden

We planted this bush a couple of years ago after taking out some gangly trees that didn’t give much shade. It’s called Crimson Bottlebrush. 

It’s native to Australia which is why it does so well in the climate of the valley of Northern California 

It, too, is on the gangly side but its’ blooms are something else. It attracts hummingbirds like crazy and the fattest bumblebees. It’s a beautiful accent to a mostly green swath of our garden during the spring and summer. 

Half sun and half shade mix, it’s very happy here. As am I. Check out a little visitor in the last picture.

Have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend.