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.
Additional information
| Generic | Callistemon |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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