SCARLET BOTTLEBRUSH (Callistemon Rugulosus) Seeds

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.