Better John BottleBrush
Shipping & Returns
Shipping live plants sometimes has its challenges when dealing with inclement weather but we strive to have every single order shipped out on their scheduled shipping date. Most orders will be scheduled to ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. Because a plant needs TLC we only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren’t stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.
Bright, beautiful and that perfect pop of color your garden needs, the Better John Bottlebrush plant has a versatile, compact size that is ideal for small gardens or areas of your yard. The dense, hardy, drought-resistant branches are covered in small, lovely blue-green leaves and feature blood red blooms that cover the top and easily attract beautiful hummingbirds to your garden. Line up several of these incredible shrubs to create a hedge, bunch them together as ground cover or let the red pop while using these as an accent plant; any way you plant it you’ll be sure to love the result. Requiring full sun, blooming from Spring to Summer, and once established requiring very little watering unless it’s during extreme heat, the Callistemon citrinus will slowly reach up to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide with proper care.
General Care Instructions
- Watering: Water deeply after planting. Continue regular watering for the first growing season.
- Mulching: Apply 2-4 inches of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.
- Pruning: Prune during dormant season to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth.
Shipping Information
- Processing Time: We only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren't stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.
- Shipping Season: We ship year-round to most zones, weather permitting
- Packaging: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival
- Free Shipping: Orders over $125 qualify for free standard shipping