Calothamnus quadrifidus – One Sided Bottlebrush
Like its namesake and close relative, the bottlebrush (Callistemon species), One Sided Bottlebrush combines toughness with attractive flowers and foliage. It makes a great hedge or general garden shrub that will attract nectar-feeding birds such as honey eaters. All it needs is a light trim to keep it flowering well and in a compact shape.
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- Calothamnus quadrificus – net bush
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- Calothamnus quadrificus – net bush
| Scientific Name: | Calothamnus quadrifidus |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | One Sided Bottlebrush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Large shrub |
| Height: | 1.5 ~ 2.5 metres |
| Width: | 1.5 ~ 2.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | All year |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Uses: | Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.