- USDA Growing Zones 8-10
- 3-4 Feet Tall
- 2-3 Feet Wide
- Full Sun
Light Show Red Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) is a heat-loving shrub with spring and summer flowers shaped like a long, bright bottlebrush. Light Show is especially striking, with deep, fire-engine red blooms above emerald green leaves. The foliage of this bottlebrush starts out lighter green and darkens as it ages. Choose this little evergreen shrub for unique red color, easy care and for its drought tolerance.
For a border or hedge, Light Show Red Bottlebrush will put on a year-long show, especially shining in summer. But it's small enough (only about 2 to 3 feet high and wide) to serve as a thriller plant in a container or an accent to other flower colors or foliage-only plants. It attracts birds and butterflies as a bonus. Cut some of the unique red flowers for summer flower arrangements. It is cold hardy to zone 8 and heat tolerant through zone 10.
Light Show Red Bottlebrush Care
Plant Light Show Red Bottlebrush in full sun or where it gets just a few hours of shade a day. Give it a little more afternoon shade in zone 10b landscapes. It will grow happily in any soil that drains well and needs regular water after planting and until established. After that, this little shrub can handle periods of drought. There is no need to prune bottlebrush shrubs. You can shape as you like after it is done with spring blooming.
Light Show Red Bottlebrush Spacing
For an accent wall, hedge or border, place Light Show Red Bottlebrush shrubs almost 3 feet apart from one center to another.
Light Show Bottlebrush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Rounded |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Hedge |
| Plant Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis 'LJ23' PP27547 |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
