Bottlebrush
Callistemon rigidus
Callistemon rigidus is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with narrow, rigid leaves and red bottlebrush flowers appearing from late spring to early summer. It thrives in full sun and tolerates dry conditions well.
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
1.5 – 2.5 m
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Min. temperature
-5 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Evergreen
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
2–3 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Spring–Summer
Foliage
Evergreen
Available Sizes
10L
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Callistemon rigidus
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden