{"product_id":"red-cluster-bottlebrush-callistemon-red-cluster","title":"Red Cluster Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Red Cluster'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Cluster Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Cluster') is a large, bright red flowering native, 2m to 3m high and about 2m wide, that can also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Big red brushes open from spring through to autumn over silver-pink new growth. It makes a privacy hedge, a feature shrub or a massed planting that birds visit for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig red flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, bright red brushes appear from spring right through to autumn, a very long season of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-pink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves emerge silvery pink, adding a second layer of colour between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree shapes from one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a multi-stem shrub, a dense hedge or a single-trunk feature tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long flowering season keeps nectar on offer for a long time, which draws birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very hardy in most soils, including coastal sites, and prefers full sun while tolerating dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a row. At about 2m wide the shrubs meet within a couple of seasons and give a dense, flowering screen to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e To grow a single trunk, tie a young plant to a cane, choose the strongest upright stem and trim off the lower stems as it grows. The result is a small tree with a rounded head of red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed plantings and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or five plants about 2m apart in a native bed, and the long flowering season supports birds for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Cluster Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best, though it tolerates dappled shade. It is very hardy and copes well on coastal sites. No frost rating is published for this variety, so in frosty districts give young plants mulch and shelter through their first winters. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy and forgiving in most soils, including sandy coastal ground. Mulch after planting to hold moisture while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then ease off as the roots spread. Feed with a native fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep it dense. For a single trunk, support a young plant with a cane and trim the lower stems to leave one strong leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Cluster Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes suit a long hedge or a massed planting where cost per plant matters, and a tree form starts well from a single young stem. 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\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse all bottlebrush varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners: a simple guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Red Cluster as a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Support a young plant on a cane and remove the lower stems as it grows, leaving one strong trunk. It forms a small tree to about 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet in a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is very hardy and forgiving on coastal sites. As with any new planting, water it regularly while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790226981183,"sku":"CAL-HYB-REDCLU-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-cluster-bottlebrush-callistemon-red-cluster.jpg?v=1792196867","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-cluster-bottlebrush-callistemon-red-cluster","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}