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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 |
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.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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