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Hardy Bottlebrush is a resilient shrub with bright red, bottle brush shaped flowers, ideal for gardens, landscapes, & wildlife habitats. Drought tolerant, easy to maintain, & attracts pollinators.
Botanical Name | Callistemon citrinus |
Description | A dense showy evergreen shrub with masses of scarlet bottlebrush shaped flowers throughout the warm season. Tolerates heat, some cold, poor soils. Will make a dramatic hedge or screen plant but equally valued as a large specimen. Flowers can be used in cut flower arrangements. |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Height x Width | 10-12' H x 10-12' W |
Water | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Zones | Zones 8-10 |
Fertilization | Fertilize in spring with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions. |
Pruning | Prune in spring before new growth begins. Can also be pruned after blooming to keep a tidy appearance. |