stiff bottlebrush
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A bushy shrub with narrowly dark green leaves to 15cm long, and bright deep red flowers in spikes to 10cm long in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- stiff bottlebrush (Callistemon rigidus)
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of stiff bottlebrush
Distribution map
E. Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of stiff bottlebrush
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stiff bottlebrush care guide
- Moderate deep watering, withstand extended dryness after shrub maturity
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate deep watering, withstand extended dryness after shrub maturity
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-phosphorus native shrub feed once each early spring growing year
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
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