- Red cluster bottlebrush shrub
Botanical name: Callistemon citrinus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 5 to 10 ft in height and an 8 ft spread
Bloom time: spring, summer
Hardy zone: Zones 9-11
Flower color: red
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: about a ft a year
Pruning instructions: Can handle light pruning to maintain shape and size any time of the year. Heavy pruning should only be done in the late winter/early spring
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: makes a great hedge
Light needs: full sun, 6 – 8 hours of sun a day
Special features: tropical look with minimal maintenance
Watering instructions: water thoroughly once a week in the spring and summer, allow soil to dry before watering again
Fertilizing instructions : Use a high in phosphorus fertilizer once a month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring, summer, early fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: croton, indian hawthorn, sweet potato vine, asiatic jasmine
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans but toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
