{"product_id":"feathery-mist-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-hirsutus","title":"Feathery Mist™ One-Sided Bottlebrush - Calothamnus hirsutus 'Cal10' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeathery Mist One-Sided Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCalothamnus hirsutus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cal10') is a small Western Australian native shrub grown as much for its soft, feathery grey green foliage as for its bright red claw-shaped flowers in spring and summer. It grows to about 60cm high and 70cm wide, a neat architectural mound that suits modern landscapes. Bred by Ozbreed from a tough sandplain species, this form copes with heavier soil, periodic wet and humidity better than the straight species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeathery, architectural foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine needle-like leaves give a soft texture that contrasts with strappy leaf plants and broad leaved shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright red claw flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer flowers sit along one side of the stem, which is where the common name comes from, and honeyeaters feed on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter on heavier ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected for its tolerance of moderately heavy soil and periodic wet, where the species would struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 70cm it fits a planter box, a narrow border or a verge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune it or leave it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be left to its natural shape or tidied every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass and mixed planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart, two to four plants per square metre, for a soft continuous mound that mixes well with lomandras and dianellas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders along fences and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 50cm spacing, two to three plants per linear metre, makes a low feathery edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, retaining walls and planter boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact root system suits raised beds and planter boxes, and the mound softens the top of a retaining wall. Pruned, it also serves as a ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Feathery Mist One-Sided Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the tightest growth and most flower. It is grown across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, so warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates all suit it. It copes with humidity better than the species, though Queensland is not on Ozbreed's list for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers reasonable drainage, but unlike most Western Australian natives it accepts moderately heavy soil with periodic wet spells. Avoid ground that stays waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through establishment, then it manages on rainfall in most years. Fertilise at planting with a native slow release fertiliser, and again if an older plant needs rejuvenating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it natural or prune to tidy it; a harder cut every five years or so to bring the height down is all it needs. Trim after flowering so you do not remove the next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Feathery Mist One-Sided Bottlebrush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a large mass planting and establish quickly in warm soil, while the 140mm plants already show the feathery mound and flower in their first season. The foliage is light and flexible, so the plants travel without damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-low-maintenance-native-garden-your-step-by-step-australian-guide\"\u003eA step by step guide to a low maintenance native garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a massed effect, or 50cm in a single row for a border. That is two to four plants per square metre, or two to three per linear metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as a callistemon bottlebrush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Calothamnus is a related Western Australian genus. The flowers sit on one side of the stem rather than all around it, the foliage is finer, and at 60cm it is far smaller than most callistemons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately heavy soil with periodic wet spells, yes, which is unusual for a Western Australian native. Ground that stays waterlogged for weeks is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67786506961215,"sku":"CAL-HIR-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67786507387199,"sku":"CAL-HIR-140MM-P10","price":254.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/feathery-mist-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-hirsutus.jpg?v=1792139565","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/feathery-mist-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-hirsutus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}