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Callistemon viminalis ‘Wildfire’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'
  • Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'

    Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'

A tall shrub with masses of bright red flowers in spring which are very attractive to nectar loving birds. Grows to around 4 metres high and 2 metres wide, but can be pruned to size. A hardy and adaptable plant for most situations. Good for informal hedging and screening.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Wildfire
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Erosion control, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis
Common Name : Bottlebrush
Height : 4
Flower Color : Red
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects