Woodlander's Hardy Bottlebrush is a dense medium-sized evergreen shrub with gently arching branches. Its small narrow leaves are a medium green that earns russet tones in winter. Showy, fluffy red ‘Bottlebrush’ flowers bloom in summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Does best foliage in full sun and well-drained soil. Woodlander can get large but can be pruned back to reduce its size and increase flowering.
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Height: |
3’ - 5’ (6' - 8' unpruned) |
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Spread: |
3’ - 5’ (6' - 8' unpruned) |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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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, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Abelia, Paddle Plant, Viburnum
IMAGE: Tatters
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
