Callistemon viminalis ‘Wildfire’ – Bottlebrush

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

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Callistemon viminalis ‘Wildfire’ – Bottlebrush