Light Show® Red Bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis 'LJ23' PP27547

Dense, emerald green foliage covers this tough flowering shrub. Reaching only 2–3’ tall, as well as being drought and salt tolerant, Light Show® Red is suitable for a variety of landscape applications,. Striking red bottlebrush flowers appear early summer and last through fall. New growth is light green, darkening as it ages. It’s a low maintenance winner with long lasting good looks.

Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
8a - 10b

mature dimensions

2-3′ H x 2-3′ W

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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More About Light Show® Red Bottlebrush

Bloom/Feature

Red flowers that resemble a bottlebrush bloom in spring to summer

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 10°F to 20°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Upright Habit, Water-wise

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Poolside

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

None needed; shape as desired after spring bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 3X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants