Scarlet Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus

$49⁹⁹

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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
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
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

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Callistemon citrinus
Growing Zones

9-11
Mature Height

10 - 15 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low Once Established
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Zones 9-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!

Very beautiful

Very beautiful

Hello Pat K.,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words— we're delighted to hear you find the plants very beautiful! We’re passionate about helping our customers cultivate stunning and thriving gardens, and your feedback truly brightens our day.

If you ever have questions about plant care or need recommendations for your garden, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to assist you in nurturing your green space.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Scarlet Bottle brush

I purchased a Scarlet bottle brush in my area it will be a potted plant set out on front porch near the hummingbird feeder during warm weather. The plant is already starting to push blooms sitting in south window. Be interesting see how well the plant does.

Hi Charlie,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your new Scarlet bottle brush! It’s wonderful to hear that your plant is already pushing blooms by a sunny south window—that’s a great sign it’s happy and healthy indoors before making the move outside. Placing it near your hummingbird feeder is a fantastic idea, as those vibrant blooms can really attract hummingbirds when set out in warm weather.

To help your Scarlet bottle brush thrive on your porch, ensure it gets plenty of full sun and that you keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained. As blooms appear, consider occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer to encourage vibrant flowers throughout the season.

If any questions arise while your plant grows, or if you’d like suggestions to complement your porch garden, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always glad to help!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Scarlet Bottle brush

Hi Charlie,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Scarlet bottle brush! It sounds like a beautiful spot you’ve chosen, especially near a hummingbird feeder—that really will bring your porch to life in warm weather. It’s wonderful to hear your plant is already beginning to bloom indoors by the south window. Just as you’re already experiencing, that bright location will give it the perfect light to flourish before it moves outside.

To keep your Scarlet bottle brush thriving, be sure it gets plenty of sunlight once it’s outdoors and that it’s protected from harsh winds. Also, they enjoy well-draining soil and regular watering—just allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Since the front porch is your chosen spot, monitoring its daily temperature and ensuring good air circulation will also support healthy growth.

If you’d like, we have care guides on our website that can help you every step of the way with bottle brush plants, including pruning tips for vibrant blooms and how select feeders can attract even more hummingbirds!

Please feel free to reach out anytime you have questions or want to share how your plant is progressing—we love following our customers’ success stories.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Beautiful flower

Beautiful flower

Dear Bonnie B.,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find your flower beautiful—it truly warms our hearts to know our plants are bringing joy and beauty to your garden. If you ever have any questions about care tips to keep your flower thriving, or if you'd like recommendations for companion plants, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden flourish!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Beautiful flower

Beautiful flower

Dear Bonnie B.,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your beautiful flower. If you ever have questions about caring for it or want tips on how to help it thrive even more, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to support your gardening journey.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team