Callistemon rigidus (Stiff bottlebrush)
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1.5m max. spread |
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2m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Callistemon rigidus
Other names: Stiff bottlebrush
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Genus: Callistemon
Species: C. rigidus - C. rigidus is a semi-hardy, evergreen perennial with mid-green, linear leaves. In summer, it bears deep red, bottle-brush flowers, followed by cylindrical seed pods.
Callistemon rigidus is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Open branches
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Specific pests: Scale insects , Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Callistemon rigidus (Stiff bottlebrush) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining, fertile soil in full sun, avoiding chalky soils. Choose a sheltered position.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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