Callistemon ‘Firebrand’ – Bottlebrush

A low spreading bottlebrush, dense and fast growing. A great plant for rockeries and steep banks, median strips and for municipal plantings. Also good as a low hedge for screening.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Firebrand
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 0.8
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Special Uses - Bonsai, Street tree, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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