Scarlet Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Scarlet Bottlebrush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Zones 9-11
Give Showy Scarlet Bottlebrush A Starring Role
- Amazing, Yet So Easy-Care
- Great Flowering Hedge Plant
- Flowers Keep Coming All Year Long
- Prune as a Tree or Shrub
- Ideal for Container Gardens
- Use as a Specimen, Accent or Foundation Planting
Drama is just a shovel away when you add this Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) to your landscape. You'll love the showy look that elevates your yard without much effort on your part.
If you need a fancy accent specimen at the corner of your foundation planting, Scarlet Bottlebrush is an ideal choice.
Plant several 5 feet apart to create a dramatic, exciting and carefree screen or hedge. You’ll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Buying larger plants to start will save you time waiting for your hedge to grow together.
There is a great reason why people love using this plant in their landscapes. Scarlet Bottlebrush provides a commanding amount of visual interest all year long.
More importantly, this evergreen shrub is also wonderfully easy care. Even if your thumb is less than green, this pretty shrub can deliver a star performance for you.
You'll fall fast and hard for its bottle brush-shaped flowers, with their vibrant red color and contrasting tips. The flowers light up when the setting sun hits them, so try to site plantings to the west of your house or outdoor seating area, if you can.
Another fabulous way to use Scarlet Bottlebrush is as a container plant. If you’re in Zones 9 – 10, you can keep container gardens out all year long. Try them up into Zone 5 as a seasonal container “Thriller” that NO ONE else will have on their property.
Also known as the Lemon Bottlebrush, the leaves emit a fresh fragrance when you brush against them on very hot days. Grab a vase and bring cuttings inside for display. You’ll enjoy the wonderful scent inside your house.
Plant a blockbuster in your landscape. Order Scarlet Bottlebrush today!
How to use Scarlet Bottlebrush in the Landscape
This is a versatile plant. It works handsomely in many different garden applications, which is so important when choosing plants.
Use for a small patio tree. Grab your loppers and study the young plant. Select the best “trunks” to keep and then prune away everything else. You can use 1, 3 or 4 trunks. It all depends on the look you want and the space you have.
Not quite ready for your closeup? Let all the branches grow. The plant will develop into a full, lush privacy screen.
Ideal for containers, grow the Scarlet Bottlebrush as a flowering patio container tree or shrub. In the colder climate zones of 5-8, the Scarlet Bottlebrush can be brought into a well-lit indoor location like a sunroom or greenhouse to overwinter.
The tropical-looking Scarlet Bottlebrush offers a profusion of fluffy carmine-red blooms. You can’t miss them!
The Scarlet Bottlebrush, like many divas, loves the sun, so plant in a location that receives plenty of sunlight, flowering can be affected by any amount of shade.
The flowers look lovely in a vase, too, which is why they're often found next to or even inside a cutting garden, so you can plant them where you can pick a few to bring indoors.
Partner Scarlet Bottlebrush with other Mediterranean and waterwise-type plants such as Agave, Strawberry Tree, Sedum, Aloe and Maiden Grass.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Scarlet Bottlebrush tolerates a wide range of soils. It delivers the best performance in acidic, well-drained soils. Use an acid fertilizer like Dr. Earth Acids Lovers Organic and Premium Fertilizer. Simply feed your plant in the spring to maintain good soil pH.
Resistance to heat and drought once it's established make Scarlet Bottlebrush a “plant it and forget it" kind of plant. Give it a layer of mulch to cover the root system for even more resiliency.
Scarlet Bottlebrush takes to pruning very well. You can prune to shape it at any time of the year. Snip wayward branches or keep your tree-formed plant in tip-top shape with regular haircuts now and then.
This is a plant to have fun with! Enjoy it in your yard. Order today!
