Calothamnus quadrifidus ‘Little Ripper’ – One Sided Bottlebrush

Calothamnus quadrificus 'Little Ripper'
Calothamnus quadrificus 'Little Ripper'
Calothamnus quadrificus 'Little Ripper'

A ground cover form of Calothamnus quadrificus. Flowers from early spring through summer, with red brush style flowers that are bird attracting. The foliage is grey green and fine. Good for coastal gardens, tolerates some frost and dry spells once established.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Ripper

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Calothamnus quadrifidus

Common Name : One Sided Bottlebrush

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects