CALLISTEMON RED ROCKET

Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’
Common Names: Red Rocket Bottlebrush
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Dense, upright growth with narrow, aromatic green leaves
Flowers: Intense red bottlebrush flowers bloom in abundance from spring through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’ is admired for its bold red blooms and upright growth, adding vibrant color and structure to hedges, borders, and accent plantings.

Xeriscaping:
A great option for low-water-use gardens, it thrives in arid and semi-arid climates while maintaining vivid floral displays.

Sculptural Accent Plant:
Its upright habit and striking flowers make it an excellent focal point in both modern and naturalistic landscapes.

Benefits:

Extreme Drought Tolerance:
Performs well in dry, sunny conditions with minimal irrigation once established.

Low Maintenance:
Evergreen, pest-resistant, and easy to care for; benefits from light pruning to maintain shape and encourage blooming.

Ecological Contribution:
Its nectar-rich flowers support pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds over a long blooming season.

Architectural Form:
Upright structure and bold flowers offer year-round interest and strong visual impact.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frost, suitable for a variety of warm and temperate climates.

Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’ is a vigorous, showy shrub that combines resilience with brilliant, extended bloom cycles. Its low water needs and eye-catching form make it an ideal choice for sustainable, color-rich landscapes.