Cane's Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid'

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Overview

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid', a vibrant ornamental shrub, boasts prolific crimson bottlebrush-like blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet. Prefers full sun and tolerates various soils, requiring moderate water once established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Ideal for accent planting or privacy hedges in warm climates.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Climate Temperate

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — a vibrant ornamental shrub

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — a vibrant ornamental shrub

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Prefers full sun and tolerates various soils, requiring moderate water once established

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Ideal for accent planting or privacy hedges in warm climates

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — boasts prolific crimson bottlebrush-like blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — a vibrant ornamental shrub

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Prefers full sun and tolerates various soils, requiring moderate water once established

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Ideal for accent planting or privacy hedges in warm climates

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