CALLISTEMON RED ROCKET

Overview & Features

• Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’ is a compact evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red bottlebrush flowers.

• Produces cylindrical, brush-like blooms in late spring and early summer, often with a second flush later in the season.

• Flowers are rich crimson-red and highly attractive to bees and pollinators.

• Features narrow, aromatic grey-green foliage.

• Forms a dense, upright shrub with a neat habit.

• Typically grows 1–1.5 metres in height and spread.

• Ideal for borders, coastal gardens, and large containers.

• Provides year-round structure with seasonal flowering impact.

This variety is prized for its intense flower colour and compact growth.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun for best flowering performance.

• Requires a warm, sheltered position protected from cold winds.

• Prefers well-drained soil and dislikes winter waterlogging.

• Thrives in sandy or loamy soils enriched with organic matter.

• Avoid heavy clay unless drainage is improved.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container and firm gently.

• Suitable for coastal and sheltered urban gardens.

Callistemon performs best in sunny, free-draining positions.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Keep soil evenly moist during dry spells.

• Once established, plants are moderately drought tolerant.

• Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support flowering.

• Avoid excessive feeding, which may reduce bloom production.

• Flowering typically occurs in late spring to early summer.

• Full sun encourages the brightest flower colour and heaviest blooming.

Consistent sunlight and good drainage are essential for reliable flowering.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

• Remove spent flower stems to promote a possible second flush.

• Avoid cutting back into old woody stems.

• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Protect from severe frost in colder areas.

• Generally low maintenance when grown in a suitable sheltered site.

With full sun and well-drained soil, Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’ will provide bold red blooms and evergreen structure year after year

• Size
  2 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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