Semmes Hardy Bottlebrush is a dense tropical evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and gently arching branches. Its small narrow blue-green leaves emerge coppery bronze and have a lemony scent when bruised. Showy, fluffy bright red ‘bottlebrush’ flowers bloom in summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Does best foliage in full sun and well-drained soil. Semmes Hardy have improved cold tolerance.
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Height: |
4’ - 5' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Mulching helps prevent dieback in harsh winters.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Abelia, Paddle Plant, Viburnum
IMAGES: W. Bulach, .00 1993 Karminrote Zylinderputzer (Callistemon citrinus), CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) H. Zell, Callistemon citrinius 001, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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