Callistemon 'Red Cluster' ~ Red Cluster Bottlebrush low-water The clusters of pink buds

The clusters of pink buds open to fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring

The flowers attract  butterflies

it is quite drought-tolerant and will only need supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells

Potential diseases include leaf spot

IMAGES: Kings River Packing

Callistemon 'Red Cluster' ~ Red Cluster Bottlebrush low-water The clusters of pink budsRed Cluster Bottlebrush is a dense evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and gently arching branches. Its small narrow leaves are a medium green that earns russet tones in winter. Showy, fluffy cherry red bottlebrush flowers bloom in summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Does best foliage in full sun and well drained soil. Red Cluster can be trained as a tree or low shrub if pruned back to reduce its size and