'Bottlebrush'
One of the best smaller red flowering bottlebrushes. Forms an erect but compact shrub which is long-flowering through spring and summer.
Position: Sunny, light shade in a low maintenance garden.
Soil: Very forgiving in all types of soil.
Watering: Water during dry periods.
Fertiliser: Apply native fertiliser in spring and autumn.
Flowering: Long-flowering bright red and generous in spring and summer.
Grow tips: Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth and prolific blooms for next season.