Direct Plants Callistemon Ridgitus Red Bottle Brush Evergreen Shrub, 2-3ft Tall

• What You’ll Receive: 1 Callistemon rigidus Red Bottle Brush evergreen shrub approx. 2–3ft tall. Hardy bottlebrush variety with narrow grey-green foliage and masses of crimson-red bottlebrush flowers in late spring and summer.
• Ideal Planting Locations: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Suitable for patios, borders, Mediterranean-style and wildlife-friendly gardens. Can be grown in large containers; protect from severe frosts in colder areas.
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Callistemon rigidus Red Bottle Brush Evergreen Shrub – Large 2–3ft Tall – Stunning Evergreen Flowering Shrub – By Direct Plants Bring vibrant colour and exotic character to your garden with the beautiful Callistemon rigidus Red Bottle Brush, supplied here as a large established shrub approximately 2–3ft tall by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this striking evergreen shrub is highly prized for its vivid red bottlebrush flowers, attractive evergreen foliage, and long flowering season. Callistemon rigidus is one of the hardiest and most reliable Bottlebrush varieties, producing masses of brilliant crimson-red flowers that resemble traditional bottle brushes. These spectacular blooms appear throughout late spring and summer, creating a stunning display while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators into the garden. Its narrow grey-green evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and colour, while the naturally bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, patios, courtyard gardens, Mediterranean-style planting schemes, and feature displays. Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen, this large shrub offers instant impact and excellent ornamental value throughout the year. Evergreen Red Bottle Brush Shrub (Callistemon rigidus – Evergreen Flowering Shrub, approx. 6–8ft / 2–2.5m at maturity depending on conditions) Spring & Summer: Masses of vivid crimson-red bottlebrush flowers cover the plant, creating a spectacular display while attracting bees and pollinators. Summer: Attractive evergreen foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the flowers and maintains colour throughout the growing season. Autumn & Winter: The evergreen foliage continues to provide structure, colour, and garden interest even during the colder months. Foliage: Narrow grey-green leaves create an elegant appearance and remain attractive throughout the year. Habit: Develops into a dense, upright, bushy shrub with excellent branching and a naturally rounded shape. Best grown in a sunny sheltered position with well-drained soil. In colder regions, some winter protection may be beneficial during severe frosts. Why Callistemon rigidus is so special: Spectacular crimson-red bottlebrush flowers Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest Long flowering season throughout spring and summer Excellent for bees, butterflies, and pollinators One of the hardier Bottlebrush varieties Perfect for patios, borders, and feature planting Easy to grow and low maintenance once established Perfect for: Patio and courtyard gardens Mediterranean and exotic planting schemes Sunny borders and feature planting Wildlife-friendly gardens Coastal and sheltered gardens Adding year-round structure and vibrant colour Planting Guide: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position Water regularly during the first growing season until established Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds Protect from severe winter frosts in colder locations Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth Suitable for planting directly into the ground or large patio containers Key Features: Callistemon rigidus Red Bottle Brush Shrub Approx. 2–3ft tall Large established specimen Spectacular crimson-red flowers Evergreen grey-green foliage Long flowering season Excellent for pollinators and wildlife Ideal for patios, borders, and feature planting Hardy evergreen ornamental shrub Check out our planting guide to help your shrub thrive Our range of ornamental shrubs is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established plants that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live plant packaging via one of our trusted couriers. All our plants are carefully selected for health, vigour, and garden performance, helping you create beautiful outdoor spaces with confidence. From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants. You will receive 1 Large Callistemon rigidus Red Bottle Brush Evergreen Shrub approximately 2–3ft tall – a stunning flowering evergreen plant with vibrant crimson-red bottlebrush blooms, perfect for adding exotic colour, year-round structure, and pollinator-friendly beauty to any garden or patio.