Bottlebrush Shrubs

aka Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush. Semi dwarf with masses of red flowers. This hybrid has all the benefits from it's parents: Plentiful flowers and vigour from Captain Cook combined with smaller stature from Little John. MacArthur is an easy to grow well-behaved plant for any position in your garden. Evergreen. PVR.LC01
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A small, evergreen shrub with a natural rounded form with narrow green leaves and dark, crimson-red bottlebrush flowers that appear Spring through to late Autumn. Plant in full sun to light shade. Suitable for growing in coastal areas and tolerates periods of drought. Attracts bees and nectar-feeding birds.
15-20 cm
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aka Bottlebrush
A striking large shrub with very large dark red bottlebrush flowers on arching branches throughout the year. Will tolerate most well drained soils in full sun. Trim lightly to maintain shape and size in Spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden to feed on their nectar. Evergreen.
35-50 cm
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aka Limegreen Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush. A small to medium sized shrub which is hardy under a wide range of garden conditions. The flower lime green flower spikes appear in late spring. Likes a light to heavy soil in a moist open situation. Prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage flower production. Evergreen.
70-90 cm
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aka Lemon Bottlebrush
Young growth is often attractively covered with dense silky hairs, later becoming smooth. The lemon flowers are borne in profusion throughout spring. Prune to maintain size/shape and to encourage flower production. Great as a specimen or screen plant. Mulch and feed in spring and autumn. Evergreen.
40-60 cm
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aka Bottlebrush
A compact Callistemon with vibrant, deep red new growth. It is a great low maintenance and more drought tolerant alternative to Photinia. Red Alert needs less pruning to establish a hedge and maintains the red growth for longer and has it in spring and autumn. Rarely if ever flowers. PVR.KPS38
40-60 cm
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aka Bottlebrush
A robust and easy to grow evergreen shrub with stiff green foliage. Masses of crimson 'bottle-brushes' appear at the end of each branch from spring through to autumn. Loved by the birds and the bees. Likes a warm position with protection from harsh frost but generally undemanding.
35-45 cm
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aka Bottlebrush
Bottle Brush. A spreading low growing form of this popular Australian shrub. During the summer it smothers itself with bright red 'bottle brush' flowers that are tinged with gold. Loves hot dry areas and happy on the coast. Quite drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.
Members of the Callistemon family or 'Bottle Brush' as they are commonly known do not like too much fertilizer. The safest way to give them some nutrients is with a slow release product but remember in this case 'less is more'.
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aka Bottlebrush
A unique variety with a narrow growth habit producing a slimline upright form with the usual classic large red bottlebrush flowers. Ideal for fence lines or narrow gardens. Likes a sunny position with moist, well-drained soils. Hardy, adaptable, soil tolerant and occasional water-logging. Evergreen PVR.CV01
70-80 cm
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aka Weeping Bottlebrush
Weeping bottlebrush. A robust and easy to grow evergreen shrub with stiff green foliage and masses of bright red 'bottle-brushes' in summer and autumn. Loved by the birds and the bees. Likes a warm position with protection from harsh frost but generally undemanding.
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