Calothamnus quadrifidus
Botanical Name: Calothamnus quadrifidus Common Names: One Sided Bottlebrush, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Rounded
Description: A hardy, medium growing native shrub with showy, red, brush like flowers and soft, fine green foliage. Bird attracting. Great hedge or garden shrub. Grows approx. 1.5- 2.5m tall x 1.5-2.5m wide.
Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Family Name: Myrtaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Origin: Australia Mass Planting, Rockery, Wind Break
Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Red
Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Minimal care required. An annual prune after flowering will help this plant maintain Fruit: TBA a dense rounded screen. Feed in Spring with a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser. Requirements:
Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Low
Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate
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