Callistemon rugulosus

Scarlet Bottlebrush

Valued as a dense, bird-attracting screen or windbreak, Callistemon rugulosus grows to 3.0m. It showcases striking red flowers with yellow tips in summer and autumn. Very frost hardy, it thrives in part shade to full sun in light clay to sandy soils but requires moisture.

3m
Height
3m
Width
red with yellow tips in summer & autumn
Flowers

Growing Conditions

Position
part shade to full sun
Soil
light clay to sandy soils
Drainage
tolerates wet sites
Frost/Snow
very frost hardy
Wind
very wind resistant
Drought
usually moisture reliant
Coastal
moderate coastal exposure

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