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    Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy'

    Also Known As

    • Clemson Hardy Red Bottlebrush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy' plant details

    Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana comes this extra hardy selection of bottlebrush that has withstood -9F. Quickly growing to 6 ft by 6 ft with lovely salmon-colored new growth, huge blooms of deep red throughout the summer, and evergreen foliage year-round. Great for a sunny, neglected spot. Works great in a container or in clay soils as well. Excellent.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy' plant

    How to Grow Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-15'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
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