Description: Callistemon rigidus Seeds (Stiff Bottlebrush) This wonderful hardy(ish) Bottlebrush offers bright red, 5" long flower clusters that are attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial insects, and bloom from spring to summer. The erect, stiff shrubs grow to 10' tall and wide, with rigid, linear leaves, and is best pruned to maintain an attractive shape. This Australian native is quite easy to grow, and requires full to half sun in well-drained soils, but will also withstand poorly drained situations more than other varieties. Hardy zones 9 and above and will even handle snow (protect from snow and hard frosts when young.) One packet contains 50 freshly harvested seeds and detailed sowing instructions. Please note that the seeds of this variety are very fine and dust-like. Please note: The seeds are fresh and viable - success in their germination is up to you, and will be achieved by carefully following the instructions included with your seeds. Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing... With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me. I've been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 45 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my 4 acre garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection - unless stated otherwise. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - SORRY - I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items - please request a new shipping total before checking out. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Thank you for checking out my ebay offerings. Robert
Price: 7 USD
Location: Fort Bragg, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T16:17:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
Planting Time: Spring and Early Fall
Common Name: Stiff Bottlebrush
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Bright Red
Growth Habit: Large Shrub to Small Tree
MPN: NA
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Brand: Hortus Botanicus
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Soil pH: Lightly Acidic to Neutral
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Watering: Medium
Genus: Callistemon
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant
Cultivating Difficulty: Seeds Moderate - Plants Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States