Callistemon Wildfire

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Callistemon Wildfire is a variety of the commonly known, Bottlebrush, and is a small tree favoured for its bright red, bottlebrush-like flowers in summer and autumn. The foliage is olive-green and held in a semi-pendulous manner. It typically reaches 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Callistemon Wildfire is an easy to grow and relatively low maintenance plant that is commonly grown as a small specimen, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted to provide shelter and screening, or used in an avenue planting.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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How to grow Callistemon Wildfire

Callistemon 'Wildfire' (Bottlebrush) is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant pinkish-red flowers that attract birds and bees. It thrives best in full sun and well-draining soil. To plant it, choose a location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle it. Regular watering is important during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, 'Wildfire' is drought-tolerant but will flower better with occasional deep watering, especially during dry periods. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. Fertilize in spring with a low-phosphorus fertilizer suitable for natives. It can tolerate light frosts and is excellent for coastal gardens, hedging, or as a feature plant.