Stiff Bottlebrush. Bushy stiff-stemmed shrub with narrow, dark green leaves. Bears deep red bottlebrush-like flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Callistemon rigidus
Bushy stiff-stemmed shrub with narrow, dark green leaves. Bears deep red bottlebrush-like flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Callistemon |
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Species | rigidus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Stiff Bottlebrush |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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