Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Alert’ PBR – Dwarf Bottlebrush
Bright red blooms that bring your garden to life
Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Alert’ PBR is a compact, vibrant Australian native shrub bred for outstanding flowering performance and dense, tidy growth. Reaching approximately 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, it produces masses of brilliant red bottlebrush flowers throughout spring and summer, attracting birds, bees and pollinators to the garden. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, low hedges, borders and feature planting, while its toughness and drought tolerance ensure reliable performance in Melbourne landscapes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Alert’ PBR |
| Common Name | Red Alert Bottlebrush |
| Mature Height | 1.5–2m |
| Mature Width | 1.5–2m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Well-drained soils |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Colour | Bright Red |
| Flowering Period | Spring to Summer |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | High Once Established |
Why Melbourne Gardeners Love Bottlebrush Red Alert
Red Alert delivers all the beauty of a traditional bottlebrush in a more compact and manageable size. Its dense growth makes it an excellent choice for informal hedging and screening, while the prolific red flowers create a vibrant display that attracts wildlife and adds colour for months on end. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun and requires very little maintenance once established.
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Compact Growth Habit | Perfect for smaller gardens and courtyards |
| Brilliant Red Flowers | Provides months of vibrant colour |
| Great for Hedging | Naturally dense and easy to maintain |
| Wildlife Friendly | Attracts birds, bees and pollinators |
