Red Cluster Bottlebrush

Name: Red Cluster Bottlebrush
Brand: Flowerwood
SKU: 09213FL
Price: 36.99 USD
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Vibrant, red bottlebrush-shaped flowers in spring and summer
Matures to 12-15' H x 8-10' W
Hardy in USDA Zones 8 - 11
Plant in full sun

Pot size

2.4 Gallon

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Description

The Red Cluster Bottlebrush, also known as Callistemon rigidus 'Red Cluster', is a striking evergreen shrub that's perfect for adding color and texture to any garden or landscape. With its vibrant, red bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer, this plant is sure to attract attention and provide a beautiful display of color.

The Red Cluster Bottlebrush shrub is a relatively low-maintenance plant, making it a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of growing conditions. This plant is also drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for areas with limited rainfall.

In the garden, the Red Cluster Bottlebrush can be used as a specimen plant, hedge, or screen. Its dense growth habit and colorful flowers make it an effective privacy barrier, and its attractive foliage provides year-round interest. This plant is also a great choice for attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.

Overall, the Red Cluster Bottlebrush is a versatile and beautiful plant that's sure to be a great addition to any garden or landscape. Its colorful blooms, low-maintenance requirements, and adaptability to a variety of growing conditions make it a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers alike.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

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