Callistemon ‘Low Rider’ (Low Rider Bottlebrush)
Callistemon ‘Low Rider’ (Low Rider Bottlebrush)
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Callistemon ‘Low Rider’ is a compact, spreading Australian native shrub valued for its dense, fine-textured foliage and brilliant red bottlebrush flowers. Its naturally low-growing habit makes it an outstanding choice for borders, mass plantings, low hedges, and erosion control, while adding vibrant colour to gardens throughout the flowering season.
Masses of bright red flowers appear in spring and summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds. Exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant once established, ‘Low Rider’ thrives in a wide range of Australian conditions, including coastal gardens, making it a reliable and low-maintenance landscaping plant.

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Mature height
0.6m
Mature width
1 to 1.2m
Spacing
0.8 to 1m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Fine mid-green foliage with bright red flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low, lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, compact habit and encourage repeat blooming
Root System
Moderately deep, non-invasive root system suitable for borders, banks, and mass planting