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As bold as fireworks and as sweet as nectar, Red Bottlebrush bursts into vivid crimson spikes that light up the landscape. Beloved by hummingbirds and bees, it’s both a feast for the eyes and a banquet for pollinators. Evergreen, cheerful, and drought-hardy, it’s a showstopper in every season.
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~20–25°F (−6 to −4°C)
Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall x 8–12 ft wide (can be trained as shrub or small tree)
Native Origin: Australia
Best Substitutes For: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia), Oleander (Nerium oleander), Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Landscape Uses: Accent tree/shrub, pollinator garden, screening hedge, courtyard specimen
As bold as fireworks and as sweet as nectar, Red Bottlebrush bursts into vivid crimson spikes that light up the landscape. Beloved by hummingbirds and bees, it’s both a feast for the eyes and a banquet for pollinators. Evergreen, cheerful, and drought-hardy, it’s a showstopper in every season.
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~20–25°F (−6 to −4°C)
Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall x 8–12 ft wide (can be trained as shrub or small tree)
Native Origin: Australia
Best Substitutes For: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia), Oleander (Nerium oleander), Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Landscape Uses: Accent tree/shrub, pollinator garden, screening hedge, courtyard specimen