{"product_id":"prostrate-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-quadrifidus-prostrate","title":"Prostrate One-sided Bottlebrush - Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Prostrate'","description":"\u003cp\u003eProstrate One-sided Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCalothamnus quadrifidus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prostrate') is a low native shrub, 50cm high and spreading about 2m, with fine green foliage and bright red bottlebrush flowers that sit along one side of the stem. It flowers in spring and summer and draws honeyeaters. It suits rockeries, slopes and sunny groundcover plantings, especially in drier gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers with a difference.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes grow along one side of the stem, which gives them a more sculptural look than a standard bottlebrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blooms appear in spring and summer against fine green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm high and 2m wide it covers ground, softens edges and helps hold soil on a slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA honeyeater favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-feeding birds visit the flowers, so it earns its place in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once settled it handles summer drought, coastal weather and light frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart to knit into a continuous cover of fine foliage within a few seasons. Mulch the gaps while the plants fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low, spreading habit drapes over rocks and banks and adds a bold splash of red where little else will grow. Choose a sunny, free draining position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits comfortably in native, wildlife and cottage-style plantings, where its colour and texture contrast with softer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Prostrate One-sided Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. It comes from south western Western Australia and suits dry or temperate gardens, handling coastal weather, light frosts and summer drought once settled. In humid subtropical districts, pick an open, free draining spot with plenty of air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the key. It grows best in sandy or loamy soils but adapts to clay if the drainage is good, so on heavy ground plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then it copes with summer drought. Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once a year after flowering to improve density and encourage more flowers next season. Cut back to just above this year's growth and avoid cutting into old woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Prostrate One-sided Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for a groundcover planting, while the 140mm pots give a stronger first season. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and they are not always available. A tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\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\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called one-sided?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower brushes grow along one side of the stem rather than all the way around it, which is how the group gets its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart. Each plant spreads to roughly 2m, so they meet within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the drainage is good. It prefers sandy or loamy soil, so on clay plant it on a raised mound where water cannot sit around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790228095295,"sku":"CAL-QUA-PROSTR-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790228160831,"sku":"CAL-QUA-PROSTR-140MM-P10","price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/prostrate-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-quadrifidus-prostrate.jpg?v=1792196903","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/prostrate-one-sided-bottlebrush-calothamnus-quadrifidus-prostrate","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}