- Zones 9 - 10
- Height 10’-12’
- Spread 10’-12’
Evergreen shrub with lance shaped gray-green leaves and dramatic, scarlet bottlebrush-like flowers, spring to summer. Drought resistant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and provides year-round interest. Plant as a specimen, hedge, or privacy screen.
Scarlet Bottlebrush Care
Water well until established- drought tolerant once established. Plant in average, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Fertilize in early spring before growth begins. Prune to shape in the summer after flowering.
Scarlet Bottlebrush Spacing
Plant 6’ to 8’ apart, center to center for a privacy hedge or screen. Otherwise plant approximately 8’ feet apart in the shrub border.
Scarlet Bottlebrush Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Gray-green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 10-12 Feet |
| Spread: 10-12 Feet |
| Habit: Rounded |
| Watering: Below Average |
| Features: Carefree Color |
| Scientific Name: Callistemon citrinus |
| Common Name: Scarlet Bottlebrush |
- SKU:
- 09203FL
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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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
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.
