The Story
Light Show Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Light Show') — A vibrant evergreen shrub with brilliant red bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom heavily in spring and sporadically year-round, creating a hummingbird magnet.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Callistemon 'Light Show'
- Mature Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Bloom Color: Brilliant red (heaviest spring, reblooms)
- Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, weeping, green
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 8–11
Why Choose Light Show Bottlebrush?
- Top hummingbird-attracting plant for southern gardens
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Elegant weeping form makes a beautiful specimen
- Southern Living Plant Collection® selection
Care Tips
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Prune after the main spring bloom to shape. Do not over-water — bottlebrush prefers drier conditions. Avoid heavy clay soils. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Light Show Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Light Show') — A vibrant evergreen shrub with brilliant red bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom heavily in spring and sporadically year-round, creating a hummingbird magnet.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Callistemon 'Light Show'
- Mature Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Bloom Color: Brilliant red (heaviest spring, reblooms)
- Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, weeping, green
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 8–11
Why Choose Light Show Bottlebrush?
- Top hummingbird-attracting plant for southern gardens
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Elegant weeping form makes a beautiful specimen
- Southern Living Plant Collection® selection
Care Tips
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Prune after the main spring bloom to shape. Do not over-water — bottlebrush prefers drier conditions. Avoid heavy clay soils. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
