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Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

Also Known As

  • Callistemon viminalis 'Red Clusters'
  • Red Clusters Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Callistemon 'Red Clusters' plant details

Callistemon 'Red Clusters' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a vigorous growing rounded evergreen shrub, with pinkish colored new growth and producing masses of crimson red bottlebrush-like blooms in spring and fall. Bottlebrush perform best in full sun in a well-drained soil.This is a vigorous growing selection.

Gardening facts about Callistemon 'Red Clusters' plant

How to Grow Callistemon 'Red Clusters'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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