CALLISTEMON rigidus

Commonly known as Stiff bottlebrush

Hardy red bottlebrush which thrives in poor soils in full sun
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Linear to lance-shaped, matt, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
  • Red
  • Height
    1-2.5m (3-8ft)
  • Spread
    2-3m (6-10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Bushy, stiff-stemmed shrub
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Against a wall
  • Full sun

CALLISTEMON rigidus

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
    Place of origin
    Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
    Numerous spikes to 5cm (2in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 5
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
    Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
    When: Annually after flowering.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
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Callistemon - Growing Guide
1-2.5m (3-8ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2-3m (6-10ft)
  

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