Calothamnus quadrifidus ‘Little Ripper’ – One Sided Bottlebrush

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.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - One Sided Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Calothamnus quadrifidus
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Little Ripper
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Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2.5
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover
Special Uses - Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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