Detail
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Callistemon rugulosus
Scarlet Bottlebrush
Notes

Uses: In verges, median streets, parks and reserves. Planted singly as a colourful background in mixed plantings or en-mass as a barrier or informal hedge. Prune after flowering for dense habit. Requires well-drained soils. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:FR: Flinders Rangers    
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:NL: Northern Lofty
:MU: Murray
:YP: Yorke Peninsula
:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 2-4m
  • Spread 2-4m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon rugulosus
  • Common Name Scarlet Bottlebrush
  • Origin SA, Vic, NSW,
  • Habit Open to dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)