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SCARLET BOTTLEBRUSH (Callistemon Rugulosus) Seeds

SCARLET BOTTLEBRUSH (Callistemon Rugulosus) Seeds

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SCARLET BOTTLEBRUSH (Callistemon rugulosus)


Quick Facts

  • Common Name: Scarlet Bottlebrush
  • Botanical Name: Callistemon rugulosus
  • Height: Up to 4 meters
  • Foliage: Stiff, sharply pointed leaves
  • Flower Color: Puffy red flowers with yellow tips
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Habitat: Mallee scrubs, low open woodlands (Northern Grampians, Big Desert, Little Desert, Mount Lofty Ranges)
  • Soil: Light, moist soils; tolerates periods of drought
  • Frost & Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Why Grow Scarlet Bottlebrush?

  • Ornamental Beauty: Vibrant red flowers add striking color to your garden in summer.
  • Hardy & Versatile: Ideal as a screen, windbreak, or a standout feature plant.
  • Low Maintenance: Compact growth can be maintained with regular pruning after flowering.

Bush Food Note

  • Nectar: The sweet nectar can be enjoyed by sucking directly from the flowers or by soaking them in water to create a refreshing drink.

How to Grow

Sowing Instructions:

  1. Seed Placement:
    • Sow seeds directly on the surface of a well-draining seed-raising mix.
    • Do not cover the seeds as they require light for germination.
  2. Germination:
    • Germination occurs in 1–3 weeks under optimal conditions.

Planting & Care:

  • Soil: Prefers light, moist soil but tolerates periods of dryness once established.
  • Location: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once mature.
  • Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage more blooms.

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Add Scarlet Bottlebrush to your native plant collection today! Its striking flowers, hardiness, and versatility make it a must-have for any Australian garden.