Callistemon rigidus, commonly known as the Red Bottlebrush, is a striking evergreen shrub, supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall, established multi-stem bushy plant in a substantial 5 litre pot. These are strong, well-developed nursery plants with excellent branching, making them perfect for instant gardening and immediate impact.
The main attraction is its spectacular bright red bottlebrush-shaped flowers, which create an exotic display against the narrow evergreen foliage. The unusual flowers are also highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, bringing additional life and interest into the garden.
With its bushy, multi-stem established growth, Callistemon rigidus makes an excellent feature shrub for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style planting, courtyards and large patio containers. Its evergreen foliage provides valuable year-round structure, while the vivid red flowers create a fantastic seasonal display.
Plant Features:
Supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall established plant
Substantial 5 litre pot
Strong multi-stem, bushy growth
Excellent for instant gardening and immediate impact
Spectacular bright red bottlebrush-shaped flowers
Attractive narrow evergreen foliage
Provides year-round structure and interest
Flowers are highly attractive to pollinating insects
Excellent feature or specimen shrub
Ideal for sunny borders, courtyards and Mediterranean-style gardens
Also excellent grown in a large patio container
Best positioned in a sunny, warm and sheltered location
Please note: Plant height, shape, branching, foliage, flowering and fullness will naturally vary between individual plants and according to the time of year. Flowering is seasonal and plants are not guaranteed to be in flower when supplied. Callistemon performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil and may benefit from protection during particularly severe winter weather. Plants are carefully selected before dispatch to provide strong, established multi-stem bushy specimens ready to plant.
