{"product_id":"rocky-rambler-bottlebrush-callistemon-pearsonii-rocky-rambler","title":"Rocky Rambler Bottlebrush - Callistemon pearsonii 'Rocky Rambler'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRocky Rambler Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon pearsonii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rocky Rambler') is a neat groundcover bottlebrush that stays about 30cm high and spreads to roughly 80cm. Its fine, stiff, almost spiny foliage opens in fluffy pale pink tufts, and in spring it carries large, brilliant red brushes spangled with gold. It is a tidy native for rockeries, pots and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red brushes with gold flecks cover the plant in spring and draw nectar-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale pink new tufts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage emerges in fluffy pale pink, giving colour outside the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperly compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm high and 80cm wide it stays in scale in a rockery, a pot or the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuppresses weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stiff, dense foliage forms a low mat that gives weeds little room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and adaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in all types of soil, in full sun or dappled shade, and established plants tolerate frost and drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and weed suppression.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart to knit into a continuous low cover within a couple of seasons. Mulch between the young plants until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low, neat habit sits well among rocks and along the front of a bed, where the red flowers show clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fits comfortably in a medium pot on a patio or beside a door, and the compact size means it rarely outgrows its home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal plantings, and the red brushes bring birds close to a window or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rocky Rambler Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best, and dappled shade is tolerated. Established plants tolerate frost and drought, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. The parent form comes from the Blackdown Tablelands in north Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to all soil types. Mulch to keep moisture in and suppress weeds while the plants knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it manages on rainfall in most gardens. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune while the plant is young to encourage dense growth, then give it an annual light clip to keep it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rocky Rambler Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to cover a larger area, while the potted packs give a quicker finish in a rockery or border. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button 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\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGroundcovers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\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 Rocky Rambler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm apart for a continuous cover. The plants spread to roughly 80cm each, so they meet within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. Tip prune while it is young to build density, then give it a light clip once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact size suits a container. Keep it in full sun, water regularly until it is established and feed in spring with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790227210559,"sku":"CAL-PEA-ROCKYR-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790227276095,"sku":"CAL-PEA-ROCKYR-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790227308863,"sku":"CAL-PEA-ROCKYR-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rocky-rambler-bottlebrush-callistemon-pearsonii-rocky-rambler.jpg?v=1792196876","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rocky-rambler-bottlebrush-callistemon-pearsonii-rocky-rambler","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}