CALLISTEMON PETIT RED

Botanical Name: Callistemon viminalis ‘Petite Red’
Common Names: Petite Red Bottlebrush, Dwarf Bottlebrush
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, and clay substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Compact, evergreen shrub with narrow, bright green leaves and a rounded habit
Flowers: Bright red, bottlebrush-style flowers; bloom heavily in spring and intermittently throughout the year
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon ‘Petite Red’ is admired for its compact form and striking red flowers, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and small gardens.

Xeriscaping:
Thrives in low-water-use landscapes and performs well in hot, dry climates, offering bold color with minimal irrigation.

Pollinator-Friendly Plant:
Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, supporting local pollinator populations in both urban and naturalistic settings.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerance:
Adapted to thrive with minimal water once established, perfect for water-wise gardens.

Low Maintenance:
Evergreen, pest-resistant, and easy to shape; requires minimal pruning to keep a neat, compact form.

Ecological Contribution:
Provides habitat and food for pollinators, promoting biodiversity in the landscape.

Seasonal Color:
Produces brilliant red blooms that add vibrancy and contrast against green foliage throughout much of the year.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frost, making it suitable for warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates.

Callistemon ‘Petite Red’ is a compact, colorful, and drought-tolerant shrub that brings vibrant flowers and pollinator activity to small-scale, sustainable landscapes. Its neat form and extended bloom period make it an ideal plant for modern, water-efficient gardens.