Scarlet Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
Full sun
Once established, water if very dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-LIS-tem-on si-TRI-nus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; slightly larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer; nearly year-round in temperate regions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Companion Plants | Strawberry Tree (Arbutus); Euryops (Euryops); African Iris (Dietes); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Agave (Agave); Echeveria (Echeveria) |
Thrives in average, lightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid alkaline soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. More drought tolerant in coastal areas; less tolerant in hot, arid regions. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant