Calothamnus quadrifidus 'Dwarf Yellow' - One-sided Bottlebrush

Description:
Calothamnus quadrididus Dwarf Yellow is a hardy, compact native Australian shrub growing approximately 1 to 1.5 meters high and wide. It features soft green needle-like foliage and produces vibrant yellow, one-sided bottlebrush flowers mainly in spring and summer. This drought and frost tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure and is suitable for hedges, screening, windbreaks, and garden beds. It attracts native birds and adds year-round visual interest with its dense rounded form and bright flowers.

Key Features:

• Size: 1 to 1.5 meters height and width

• Flowers: Vibrant yellow, one-sided bottlebrush clusters on old wood

• Foliage: Soft, fine green needle-like leaves

• Climate: Drought and frost tolerant, tolerant of coastal conditions

• Uses: Ideal for screening, hedges, windbreaks, and native garden landscaping

• Maintenance: Prefers full sun and well-draining soil, responds well to pruning for shape and dense growth

• Wildlife: Attracts nectar-feeding birds

Care Instructions:

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained site

• Water moderately until established; drought tolerant thereafter

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage flowering

• Suitable for coastal gardens due to salt tolerance