Callistemon ‘Low Rider’
Callistemon ‘Low Rider’
Description:
Callistemon ‘Low Rider’ is a compact and hardy native shrub with dense, fine foliage and eye-catching red bottlebrush flowers. Its naturally rounded growth habit makes it perfect for low hedging, borders, and ground cover plantings. This low-maintenance variety thrives in a range of Australian climates.
Flowers:
Bright red bottlebrush flowers appear in spring and summer, with occasional flowering throughout the year. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and native birds.
Foliage:
Soft, fine-textured green foliage forms a dense, mounding shrub, providing year-round interest.
Fruit:
Small, woody seed capsules develop after flowering, remaining on the plant for extended periods.
Form & Size:
Compact, spreading shrub reaching approximately 60cm high and 1–1.2m wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Adaptable to a variety of well-drained soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
- Climate: Tolerates coastal conditions, light frost, and dry periods once established.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering in extended dry spells.
Uses:
- Perfect for low hedging, borders, and mass plantings.
- Suited to rockeries, native gardens, and container displays.
- Excellent for erosion control on slopes and embankments.
Maintenance:
- Easy to care for with minimal maintenance.
- Light pruning after flowering encourages compact growth and more blooms.
- Apply a native plant fertilizer in spring for optimal health.
Notes:
- Supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators and birds.
- Handles a variety of conditions, including coastal exposure.
Companion Plants:
Complements native species like Lomandra, Westringia, and Grevillea for a cohesive, low-maintenance garden design.
Common Name: Low Rider Bottlebrush
Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Low Rider’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
