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Also Known As

Stiff Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-15'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

9a-11

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Callistemon rigidus plant details

Callistemon rigidus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon rigidus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon rigidus

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great shrub for hedging in warmer areas, it can also be grown as a container plant in northern gardens. This dense, stiffly-erect 3-8' evergreen offers showy bottlebrushes of bright crimson-red through summer. Its deep-green narrow pointed foliage is aromatic when crushed. The flowers are loved by bees and become interesting brown button-like seed capsules after bloom. S/M-D/GDr

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Gardening facts about Callistemon rigidus plant

How to Grow Callistemon rigidus

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant