Scarlet Flame™

Callistemon viminalis 'CC19' PBR
Scarlet Flame plant

Scarlet Flame™

Callistemon viminalis 'CC19' PBR
Ultra-compact, showy red flowers and rustic red new growth

Native Shrubs & Ground Covers Range

Plant Description: This Callistemon plant has an ultra-compact form and a fine leaf. It produces masses of showy red flowers and once finished flowering it is self-cleaning, so you don't get that just finished flowering look for very long
Uses: Small to Medium hedge (also as a specimen shrub)
Position & Tolerances: Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant and cold hardy
Height & Width: 60cm-1.5m high x 60cm-1m wide (depending on conditions)
Flowers: Bright red flowers from September to November
Foliage: New growth in autumn and spring shows masses of rustic red colour
Soil Type: Most soil types
Best Planting Time: March to October
Planting Density: 1-2 plants per linear metre (1-3 plants per m²)
Where it thrives: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA and WA
Pruning: Prune 1-2 times per year after flowering for a tidy hedge, or every 2-3 years for a more natural shape

Establishment & Extra Care:

Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established.
Plant in a well mulched garden, a chunky mulch is recommended.
Use slow release fertiliser in spring, if required.

Scarlet Flame plant

Where to Buy?

Ozbreed licenses trusted growing partners to grow our plants and make them available around the country. If a plant isn’t available at your local wholesale or retail nursery, you can request it to be ordered in for you.

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