Bottlebrush Red Alert (Big flowering impact in a compact native shrub)

Name: Bottlebrush Red Alert (Big flowering impact in a compact native shrub)
SKU: CalvimDRW-3
Price: 52.25 AUD
Availability: InStock

Callistemon viminalis Red Alert PBR

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

$52.25 inc. GST

Pot Size

25cm

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In stock

SKU: CalvimDRW-3 Categories: Callistemon - Bottlebrush, 2026 Tree Stock List, Backyard Plants, Coastal Hedges, Evergreen Feature Trees, Evergreen Hedges, Feature Trees, Flowering Hedges, Flowering Shrubs, Flowering Trees, Front Yard Plants, Large Shrubs, Native Hedge Plants, Native Plants, Native Shrubs, Native Trees, Plant Specials, Privacy & Screening Trees for Melbourne, Shrubs

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